This bill amends the existing law regarding the retention of body-worn camera recordings by including the requirement to retain recordings related to violation-level cases. Specifically, it modifies RSA 105-D:2, XVII(a) to state that if there is any legal requirement for retaining a recording—such as for litigation, a pending criminal case, or a valid court or administrative order—the recording must be retained for as long as legally required, now explicitly including violation-level cases as a reason for retention.

The bill is set to take effect 90 days after its passage and is expected to have minimal fiscal impact, with estimated state expenditures of less than $10,000 per year to comply with the new requirements. The impact on county and local law enforcement agencies is indeterminable and may vary by agency. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and transparency in law enforcement by ensuring that body-worn camera footage is preserved in a broader range of legal scenarios.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 105-D:2
As Amended by the House: 105-D:2