House Bill 5975
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 15, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5975
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
November 15, 2021
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11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
11/15/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
11/15/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 8:18:25 AM