2017 House Bill 4427 / Public Act 85

Regulate access to police body camera images

Introduced in the House

March 28, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Jim Runestad (R-44)

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.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 2, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 23, 2017

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 24, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 6, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

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.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 12, 2017