The purpose of the Right to Record Act of 2026 is to strengthen and clarify the rights of individuals to record, observe, and peacefully protest law enforcement activities. It aims to ensure that these rights are protected and that there are legal consequences for law enforcement officers who violate them. Key provisions of the Act include the establishment of a clear legal right for individuals to record and observe law enforcement actions in public. It specifies that if a federal law enforcement officer violates this right, they can be held liable in civil court.