Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad R-White Lake on March 28, 2017
To establish that police body camera recordings taken in a private place are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Individuals whose image is captured, owners of property seized or damaged in a crime and some others could still request a copy of the recordings subject to privacy exemptions. Police body camera recordings would have to be kept for at least 30 days, or longer if there is an related investigation. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 28, 2017
Reported in the House on May 2, 2017
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.