Oregon · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 582: Relating to police body camera recordings; prescribing an effective date.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 582 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to police body camera recordings; prescribing an effective date. Primary sponsor: Lew Frederick (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 28, 2025): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a police officer involved in a use of deadly physical force incident from reviewing body camera recordings before participating in an interview about the incident. Creates an alternative court process for a person denied access to a public record consisting of a body camera recording of a law enforcement use of deadly physical force incident. Directs the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to create technical standards for the maintenance and secure storage of body camera recordings. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lew Frederick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Referred to Judiciary, then Ways and Means.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.