Bill
H 1946
Overview: Bill Number: H 1946, Title: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology, Status: Accompanied a new draft, see H4640
Overview: Bill Number: H 1946, Title: An Act to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology, Status: Accompanied a new draft, see H4640, Introduced: February 27, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to implement the recommendations of a special commission that was convened to study the use of facial recognition technology in the state. The goal is to establish guidelines and safeguards for the responsible use of this technology.
Key Provisions:
- Prohibits the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and other government agencies without a warrant
- Requires transparency and public reporting on the use of facial recognition technology
- Establishes an oversight board to monitor the use of facial recognition and investigate potential misuse
- Provides individuals with the right to access information about how their facial data has been used
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Law enforcement agencies and other government entities that currently use or may want to use facial recognition technology
- Individuals whose facial data may be collected and used by these technologies
- Civil liberties and privacy advocates who have raised concerns about the potential misuse of facial recognition
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The original bill, H 1946, has been accompanied by a new draft, H4640, which is currently under consideration
- If passed, the new regulations and oversight mechanisms would go into effect 6 months after the bill is signed into law
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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