United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 5975 (117th)
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
Introduced
15 November 2021
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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Summary
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This bill establishes various requirements to ensure that the security camera, radio, and public address systems used by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) have the capabilities necessary to (1) ensure the health and safety of staff and inmates; and (2) ensure the documentation and accessibility of video evidence pertaining to misconduct, maltreatment, or criminal activity within correctional facilities. Among the requirements, the BOP must evaluate the systems currently in use at its facilities and implement a plan that addresses deficiencies in and makes upgrades to the systems.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 November 2021
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Introduced in House · EN · 15 November 2021
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 November 2021
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5975
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hr/5975