Austin (1080 KRLD) - A bill named after Botham Jean, who was murdered in his Dallas apartment by a former police officer, is heading to the governor's desk.
"Bo's Law" aims to increase police accountability and transparency in investigations involving body cameras.
The bill was sponsored by Senator Royce West of Dallas, who says the bill will require officers with body cameras to keep them on during the entire investigation.
"The policy must include guidelines of when an officer's camera should be activated and when, considering circumstances, a recording can be discontinued," West says.
Jean was shot and killed in his apartment by off-duty Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who claimed she thought she was in her apartment.
Guyger was found guilty of murder and is serving a ten year sentence.
She recently asked an appeals court to throw out that conviction.
The court has not yet announced a decision.
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