CHAPTER 140

HB 1614-FN - FINAL VERSION

12May2022... 1987EBA

2022 SESSION

22-2553

07/04

HOUSE BILL 1614-FN

AN ACT requiring the recording and storing of digital video in all state-funded juvenile detention facilities.

SPONSORS: Rep. Edwards, Rock. 4; Rep. Rice, Hills. 37

COMMITTEE: Children and Family Law

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ANALYSIS

This bill mandates digital video recording of juvenile detention facilities paid for, in whole or in part, with general funds, as well as establishes the system requirements for such digital videos.

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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.

Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]

Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.

12May2022... 1987EBA 22-2553

07/04

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty Two

AN ACT requiring the recording and storing of digital video in all state-funded juvenile detention facilities.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

140:1  New Section; Delinquent Children; Facilities; Digital Video Recording.  Amend RSA 169-B by inserting after section 169-B:15-b the following new section:

169-B:15-c  Facilities; Digital Video Recording.  

I.  Each facility paid for in whole or in part with general funds and used by law enforcement, county sheriffs, or state police to securely detain minors shall continuously record and store digital video of activity in all common areas.  Areas requiring privacy pursuant to federal or state laws or regulations shall be exempt from the recording obligation.

II.  The system of video recording, storage, and retrieval shall:

(a)  Record using sufficient imaging patterns and quality to visually assess the actions of one person and the interactions between 2 or more people.

(b)  Retain data at a minimum length of time as justice may require.  The provisions of RSA 169-B:34 through 169-B:38 shall also apply to this section.

(c)  Maintain an uptime of 98 percent or above.

(d)  Be regularly subject to technological updates and maintenance to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all components.

140:2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect January 1, 2023.

Approved: June 07, 2022

Effective Date: January 01, 2023