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Right to Record Act of 2026

6/17/2026, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill S 4696

The bill titled "A bill to establish an express cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement activities, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 8, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill S 4696

Bill S 4696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2026. Bill S 4696 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 8, 2026.  Bill S 4696's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 8, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4696

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4696

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4696

A bill to establish an express cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement activities, and for other purposes.
A bill to establish an express cause of action for violations of the right to record, observe, or peacefully protest law enforcement activities, and for other purposes.

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Aylin Hanna

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1 month ago

I wonder how this will impact us.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4696

Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
ConnecticutDemocrat

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