Senate passes bill restricting access to police video & mugshots

The Georgia Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 482, a measure that proponents say will shut down predatory "mugshot mills" but that critics argue will effectively blind the public to police misconduct. The bill, which passed the Senate on Crossover Day, creates significant new hurdles for anyone—including news organizations—seeking access to booking photos and law enforcement videos, such as body camera and dashcam footage.