Mugshot requirements.

HB 1249 requires law enforcement agencies to include a photograph of a subject's teeth or gums in standard mugshots taken during arrest. This bill directly affects individuals arrested and processed by law enforcement, changing the visual documentation standard for mugshots. The key provision mandates this specific dental/gum image be included alongside the standard facial photo in all official mugshot records. The bill is currently pending review by the Committee on Courts and Criminal Code after its first reading on January 9, 2025.