The public record · 119th Congress

Right to Record Act of 2026

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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.Official Title as Introduced

Right to Record Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4696·Senate·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Sen. Richard Blumenthal(Democratic-Connecticut)·

Jun 8, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bill text

Jun 8, 2026As introduced in the Senate