Arrestee publicity.
Summary
Prohibits a law enforcement agency that has arrested a person from: (1) sharing the arrestee's name or booking photo on social media; (2) publishing the arrestee's name or booking photo on the agency's Internet web site; or (3) disclosing the arrestee's name or booking photo during a press conference. Allows disclosure if: (1) the arrestee is a fugitive; (2) the arrestee presents an imminent threat to public safety; (3) a court orders the disclosure; or (4) exigent circumstances necessitate disclosure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2022
Last action Jan 12, 2022
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
TS
Tom Saunders
RRepublican
Co
Matt Pierce
DDemocratic
Co
Zach Payne
RRepublican
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