SB 506: Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
PUBLIC RECORDS/GENERAL BILL by Burgess
Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector; Providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity, etc.
Effective Date: On the same date that SB 504 or similar legislation takes effect, if such legislation is adopted in the same legislative session or an extension thereof and becomes a law
Last Action: 2/11/2026 House - In Messages
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/11/2026 House - In Messages
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/1/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Community Affairs; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Rules |
| 1/8/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 01/13/26, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 • Introduced |
| 1/14/2026 | Senate |
• Now in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice |
| 1/16/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, 01/21/26, 1:30 pm, 37 Senate Building |
| 1/21/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; YEAS 8 NAYS 0 • Now in Rules |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/03/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building |
| 2/3/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 23 NAYS 0 • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading |
| 2/9/2026 | Senate |
• Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/11/26 |
| 2/11/2026 | Senate |
• Read 2nd time -SJ 293 • Read 3rd time -SJ 293 • Passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 1 -SJ 293 • Immediately certified -SJ 299 |
| 2/11/2026 | House |
• In Messages |