Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act
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- Sponsor
- Ward Stamer
- Introduced
- OCTOBER 23, 2025
- Royal assent
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- Final vote
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Legislative timeline
- 1stOct 23, 2025
- 2ndNov 24, 2025
- Comm.Apr 27, 2026
- 3rdMay 25, 2026
- Senate—
- AssentMay 28, 2026
Bill overview
Bill BCM217, “Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act”, is a British Columbia bill from session 43-2. It was introduced by Ward Stamer (Conservative, Kamloops-North Thompson).
It reached first reading on October 23, 2025, second reading on November 24, 2025, committee stage on April 27, 2026 and third reading on May 25, 2026. It received royal assent on May 28, 2026.
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What you need to know
The Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act, sponsored by Ward Stamer, requires commercial vehicles in British Columbia to be equipped with dashboard cameras that record their operation. These cameras must be turned on at all times when the vehicle is in operation and must be kept for at least 30 days. The footage must be made available to law enforcement upon request and can be used as evidence in court.
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