Lawmakers Weigh Bill to Limit Filming of Cops
Legislation which would make it illegal to film police officers past a certain distance is closer to becoming law, with GOP lawmakers advancing House Bill 2319, which states that a person may not film an officer within eight feet without the officer's permission.
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Legislation which would make it illegal to film police officers past a certain distance is closer to becoming law, with Republican lawmakers advancing House Bill 2319, which states that a person may not film an officer within eight feet without the officer’s permission. The bill would allow bystanders and those involved in the interaction to film only if such an action is not “interfering” in law enforcement activity, reports Patch.com. Rep. John Kavanagh, who previously served as a Port Authority officer in New York and New Jersey, sponsored the bill, calling a measure in support of law enforcement safety. Critics say it leaves too much up to the discretion of the officers and that it would restrict public oversight of police misconduct, constituting a restriction on actions that need transparency the most.
