This bill requires all uniformed State, county, municipal patrol law enforcement officers, and campus police officers to wear body-worn cameras that record audio and video while on duty. It specifies exceptions for when these cameras do not need to be activated, such as during undercover assignments or non-uniformed duties. The legislation allows for funding through various sources, including forfeiture funds and federal grants, and establishes guidelines for the use of body-worn cameras, including activation and deactivation protocols. Additionally, it amends existing definitions to include campus police officers, ensuring they are subject to the same regulations as other law enforcement officers.

The bill also sets strict protocols for the retention of recordings, mandating a minimum retention period of 180 days, with longer periods for recordings related to complaints or investigations. It emphasizes the need to notify individuals when they are being recorded and prohibits the use of body-worn cameras for non-law enforcement purposes. Disciplinary actions are outlined for officers who fail to comply with recording and retention requirements, including a rebuttable presumption favoring defendants in criminal cases if evidence is destroyed or not captured. Any recordings made in violation of the law must be destroyed and cannot be used as evidence in legal proceedings. The act will take effect seven months after its enactment.