Creates exceptions for the release of public records relating to the death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty

HB 1658 creates an exception to public records laws, allowing law enforcement agencies to withhold audio or video recordings that depict the death of an officer acting in the line of duty. While these records would normally be open to the public, the bill permits agencies to deny access unless a court determines that the public interest outweighs the reasons for keeping them private. The legislation also allows the deceased officer's immediate family members to view or hear these recordings under protocols set by the agency, while ensuring that prosecutors and defense attorneys retain full access to use the footage as evidence in legal cases.