Facial Recognition
Minnesota Bill Would Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition Surveilance
ST. PAUL, Minn. (April 18, 2025) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota House would ban the use of facial recognition technology for surveillance by government agencies. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Minnesota; it could also hinder one aspect...
Minnesota Bill Would Take First Step in Limiting Government Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 17, 2025) – A bill filed in the Minnesota Senate would place some limits on government use of facial recognition surveillance. Sen. Eric Lucero filed Senate Bill 1242 (SF1242). While the proposed law would not end government use of facial...
Now in Effect: Maryland Law Places Some Limits on Police Use of Facial Recognition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Oct. 4, 2024) – On Tuesday, a new Maryland law placing some limits on government use of facial recognition surveillance went into effect. Sen. Charles Sydnor introduced Senate Bill 182 (SB182) on Jan. 10. Rep. David Moon introduced the companion bill,...
Now in Effect: New Hampshire Law Bans Warrantless AI Facial Recognition Surveillance
CONCORD, N.H. (July 26, 2024) – Earlier this month, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed a bill into law that effectively bans warrantless police surveillance using facial recognition in the state. The law went into effect retroactively on July 1. Rep. Thomas...