Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021
Latest action · Dec 27, 2022 Became Public Law No: 117-321.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 29, 2021
- Passed SenateOct 20, 2021
- Passed HouseDec 14, 2022
- To the PresidentDec 23, 2022
- Became lawDec 27, 2022
Summary
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.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 29, 2021.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IA | Chuck Grassley | Original | Sep 29, 2021 |
| D-IL | Richard J. Durbin | Original | Sep 29, 2021 |
Actions 18
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 27, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-321.
- Dec 27, 2022Signed by President.
- Dec 23, 2022Presented to President.
- Dec 14, 2022Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9826-9828)
- Dec 14, 2022DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2899.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 5975 | Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 | Identical bill | Nov 1, 2022 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement.
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Crime prevention
- Government studies and investigations
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Law enforcement officers
- Photography and imaging
- Sound recording
- Worker safety and health
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Oct 20, 2021Engrossed in Senate
- Sep 29, 2021Introduced in Senate
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