The bill establishes a pilot program for the use of body-worn cameras at Green Hill School, which is to be implemented by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families by January 1, 2026. It mandates the department to create policies regarding the use of these cameras in accordance with existing law. Additionally, the bill amends RCW 10.109.030 to include officers from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families as authorized users of body-worn cameras, alongside officers from law enforcement and corrections agencies.

Furthermore, the bill reenacts and amends RCW 42.56.240, which outlines exemptions from public inspection and copying of certain investigative and law enforcement information. Notably, it specifies that body-worn camera recordings may be withheld from disclosure if necessary to protect individuals' rights to privacy. The bill also clarifies the definitions of "corrections agency" and "intimate image," and establishes guidelines for the retention and disclosure of body-worn camera recordings, ensuring that they are retained for at least 60 days before potential destruction.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 10.109.010