The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5400, aims to revise the definition of "police patrol vehicle" within the context of laws related to body-worn recording equipment and dashboard cameras. The bill introduces new legal language that defines "police patrol vehicle" as any state or local police vehicle, while explicitly stating that it does not include administrative vehicles equipped with body-worn camera equipment, bicycles, motor scooters, all-terrain vehicles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, or animal control vehicles. This change is intended to clarify the types of vehicles that fall under the definition for regulatory purposes.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing definition of "police patrol vehicle" and replaces it with the new language effective October 1, 2026. The revisions also include the insertion of definitions for terms such as "law enforcement unit," "police officer," "body-worn recording equipment," "dashboard camera," and "digital data storage device or service." The overall goal of the bill is to ensure that the definitions used in relevant statutes are clear and up-to-date, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of law enforcement practices involving recording equipment.