Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021

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Status Signed into Law
Sponsor Jon Ossoff
Citation 117-S-2899
Actions 15
Introduced Sep 29th, 2021
Cosponsors
1 1
Last Action Dec 27th, 2022
Policy Area
Introduced Senate Sep 29
Senate Passed Oct 20
House Passed Dec 14
President Presented Dec 23
Enacted Signed into Law Dec 27

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Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 This act 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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Senate House Executive
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
Sep 29, 2021
ON FLOOR
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT
Oct 20, 2021
ON FLOOR
VOTE
PASSAGE
PASSED SENATE
MESSAGE SENATE SENT TO HOUSE
Oct 21, 2021
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
RECEIVED IN CHAMBER
HELD AT DESK
ON FLOOR
MOTION
SUSPEND RULES BILL
Dec 14, 2022
ON FLOOR
CONSIDERATION UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES
ON FLOOR
DEBATE
ON FLOOR
VOTE
PASSAGE
PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS
VOTE
TABLE RECONSIDERATION
WITH PRESIDENT
PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT
Dec 23, 2022
ENACTED
SIGNED
Dec 27, 2022
ENACTED
LAW REGISTERED
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