House Bill No. 5400 revises the definition of "police patrol vehicle" within the context of law enforcement regulations. The bill specifies that a "police patrol vehicle" includes any state or local police vehicle, but explicitly excludes certain types of vehicles. These exclusions include administrative vehicles where an occupant is wearing body-worn camera equipment, bicycles, motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and animal control vehicles. This change aims to clarify the types of vehicles that fall under the definition of police patrol vehicles, ensuring that the requirements for dashboard cameras apply only to the appropriate vehicles.

The bill will take effect on October 1, 2026, and does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The revisions made in this bill align with existing law that mandates the use of dashboard cameras in police patrol vehicles, thereby enhancing the clarity and enforcement of these regulations. The Public Safety and Security Committee has reported favorably on this bill, indicating broad support for the changes proposed.