HB4624 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE-DISCLOSURE
Last Action
2/03/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Jed Davis
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
50 ILCS 706/10-20  
50 ILCS 706/10-22 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Makes changes concerning the circumstances under which officer-worn body camera footage may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act. Requires a requester of officer-worn body camera footage under the Freedom of Information Act to certify specified information with the request. Exempts officer-worn body camera footage from disclosure if it reveals certain information, depicts certain information, involves an active investigation, relates to pending criminal charges, would prejudice a jury or compromise prosecution, will be used for a listed forbidden purpose, or is otherwise exempt. Requires a law enforcement agency to make available for inspection and copying officer-worn body camera footage that is not exempt from disclosure. Allows a law enforcement agency to deny a request that violates certain provisions or standards established under certain provisions. Provides that a public body, law enforcement agency, or employee acting in good faith reliance is not subject to civil liability solely for denying or limiting access to a body-worn camera recording, as long as the denial or limitation is based on a reasonable interpretation of applicable law. Repeals the provisions added to the Officer-Worn Body Camera Act by the amendatory Act 5 years after the amendatory Act's effective date.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/27/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee