This bill introduces a new section to RSA 105-D, specifically section 105-D:4, which outlines the procedures for the use and preservation of body-worn camera (BWC) recordings in criminal, juvenile delinquency, and administrative proceedings. The bill allows law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to copy BWC footage for discovery purposes, with specific limitations on its use. These limitations include restrictions on further copying or distribution of the recordings without a court order, requirements for destruction of copies after the case concludes, and mandates that original recordings be maintained until all terms of the sentence or disposition are completed. The bill also defines the "close of the case" and establishes penalties for violations of these provisions.

Additionally, the bill deletes certain provisions from RSA 105-D:2 that may conflict with the new regulations. It emphasizes that BWC recordings should only be accessed for case-related purposes and outlines the responsibilities of parties involved in the proceedings regarding the handling of these recordings. The act is set to take effect upon its passage, and while it does not project any revenue impact, it notes that expenditures related to the implementation of these new procedures are indeterminable, potentially affecting the judicial and correctional systems.