South Dakota law enforcement officers who wear body cameras are automatically considered to have consent to record interactions under state wiretapping laws, eliminating the need to get permission from people they're recording. The bill also establishes definitions for body camera systems and recordings, and requires officers to notify the public when their cameras are actively recording during interactions. This change makes it easier for police to use body camera footage as evidence without worrying about violating South Dakota's two-party consent recording law.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 2.
State Affairs Motion to amend Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 108
Reynold Nesiba
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
State Affairs — Motion to amend
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day