Virginia House Passes Bill That Sets Foundation to Ban Facial Recognition Surveillance
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 21, 2021) – On Thursday, the Virginia House unanimously passed a bill that would set the stage to limit the acquisition and use of facial recognition surveillance technology. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Virginia;...
Virginia Bill Would Limit ALPR Use, Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 20, 2021) – A bill filed in the Virginia Senate would limit law enforcement use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in the state. The proposed law would also place significant roadblocks in the way of a federal program using states to...
Virginia Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
RICHMOND, Va. (Jan. 15, 2021) – A bill filed in the Virginia Senate with the support of Gov. Ralph Northam would legalize marijuana in the state despite federal prohibition. Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) and Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) introduced Senate...