CCTV

Requires signs be posted within six feet of audio or video surveillance devices to indicate the use of surveillance technology. The bill would apply to all public areas in both public and private entities. The bill was marked up on February, 12 2008.

Florida HB325, the "Sergeant Chris Reyka Memorial Crime Prevention Act," relating to late-night business security.

Requires certain late night businesses to install CCTV systems. The bill imposes minimum specifications for systems and provides placement guidelines. Businesses required by law to participate could be fined up to $10,000 for non-compliance.

Staff reported that the legislation is expected to undergo significant revision and evolve into a tax incentive bill.

Maryland SB139, "Maryland Video Surveillance Camera Deployment Commission and Fund Establishment."

This legislation would establish the Maryland Video Surveillance Camera Deployment Commission to regulate the placement of surveillance cameras owned and operated by the state. It also requires the Commission to hold hearings regarding the placement of surveillance cameras and provides the Commission the authority to regulate the management of surveillance cameras, take an inventory of existing surveillance cameras and conduct studies to assess the need for surveillance cameras.

This legislation received an unfavorable response from the Judicial Proceedings Committee and the bill died. The legislation may appear again in January during the next legislative session however given the initial response the legislation would be likely to undergo significant change.

Wisconsin HB528, "Traffic Cameras"

This legislation would authorize the use of electronic traffic photographic control systems and the use of video surveillance to monitor intersections to detect vehicles that do not obey traffic signals.

Staff reported that they are optimistic that the legislation will be enacted, as financially the bill will generate revenue for state and local municipalities.

Similar legislation is being considered in New Mexico, Texas and Alabama.

New York SB4157 School Bus Video Surveillance Equipment

This legislation deems the purchase and installation of video-surveillance equipment for school buses a proper expenditure and requires any school bus carrying more than seven students in a city with a population greater than 1 million to use video surveillance equipment starting 9/1/2010.

The legislation was amended and referred to the Transportation Committee on July 6, 2007. The sponsor’s Legislative Director will contact SIA to provide further analysis.

Mississippi HB286, Nursing Home Monitoring

This legislation would permit a resident’s guardian or a resident of a nursing home/residential care facility to use electronic monitoring devices, such as video surveillance equipment. The bill also would require the institution to provide reasonable accommodation for electronic monitoring devices (i.e. secure area for installation, power source, etc.)

The legislation did not pass a Public Health & Human Services Committee hearing in January, 2007. The bill is likely to be reintroduced during the next legislative session which begins in February, 2008. Similar legislation has also been introduced in Michigan and West Virginia.

Alaska SB108, Legislative Facility Video Surveillance

This bill would permit the Alaskan Legislative Council to use video surveillance equipment to monitor the security of physical space controlled by the legislature.

The legislation was referred to the committee on State Affairs and Judiciary Committee. The bill will likely be considered when the legislature reconvenes in January of 2008.

Vermont HB339, Video Surveillance of Public Places by Law Enforcement.

This legislation would establish guidelines for video surveillance of public places by law enforcement, and would provide details on the storage, destruction and accessibility of material obtained via video surveillance.

The bill hasn’t been acted on as of yet. There is possibility that the legislation could be discussed during the next legislative session, but the sponsor informed SIA that the bill is not likely to go anywhere.