Criminal Justice (Policing)

SB 57 clarifies which law enforcement agencies must require uniformed officers to wear recording devices and when recordings are public records. It specifies that only officers employed by the defined agencies (like county sheriffs, city police, or school police departments) must wear devices during public interactions, and their recordings become public records. The bill explicitly states that other peace officers (e.g., those not employed by these agencies) do not need to wear devices, and recordings from non-required devices are not public records unless another law says otherwise. It does not create new requirements but clarifies existing rules to prevent confusion about coverage and public access.

SB 141 requires county, city, and town jail operators (sheriffs, police chiefs, or town marshals) to create policies for transgender, gender non-conforming, gender non-binary, and intersex prisoners. These policies must include respectful language, prohibit discrimination, consider prisoner preferences for housing and searches, ensure medical care follows standards, provide access to preferred clothing, and establish grievance processes. The bill does not mandate new facilities or additional staff training beyond existing requirements for state prisons. It directly affects local detention facilities and their staff, aiming to standardize care for these incarcerated individuals. The bill passed the legislature in May 2025 but was vetoed by the governor on June 2, 2025.