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...
To the Governor: South Dakota Passes Bill to Ban Credit Card Codes that Track Gun Purchases
PIERRE, S.D. (Feb. 11, 2025) โ Today, the South Dakota House unanimously gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code that enables the tracking of firearm and ammunition...
Missouri Bill Would Limit Government Use of ALPRs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 3, 2025) – A bill filed in the Missouri House would ban government use of fixed automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and the data they collect and share. Rep. Jeff Vernetti filed House Bill 658 (HB658). The proposed law would...