State lawmakers propose bill to allow police to deny requests for bodycam footage being monetized

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow law enforcement agencies to deny requests for body camera footage if the recordings are intended for commercial use. Supporters, including local police chiefs, argue the measure is necessary to prevent individuals and companies from profiting off of sensitive footage, particularly videos of people arrested for driving while intoxicated. The proposal aims to reduce the administrative burden of processing public records requests for social media content.