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AI Summary
The bill limits the use of facial recognition technology, ensuring it cannot be the sole basis for arrests.
Business Impact
If you use facial recognition technology in Alabama, you must ensure it is not the only basis for arrests or face legal challenges.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
This bill seeks to regulate the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement by prohibiting its use as the sole basis for arrests. Stakeholders in law enforcement and technology sectors should review the bill's limitations.
Key Provisions
- Facial recognition technology cannot be the sole basis for arrests.
Latest Legislative Action
Third Reading Indefinitely Postponed
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Chip Brown R | Primary |
| Crawford | Primary |
| Faulkner | Primary |
| Garrett | Primary |
| Jackson | Primary |
Roll Call Votes
Motion: to Adopt adopted Roll Call 846 ·
Mar 31, 2022
99 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (1)
House Judiciary first Substitute Offered
Pending
2022-02-23
Compliance Checklist
Ensure facial recognition is not the only basis for arrests
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for wrongful arrests
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for wrongful arrests
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill proposes to limit the application of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in Alabama. Specifically, it mandates that facial recognition cannot be the only basis for making an arrest. The bill does not specify additional evidence or corroboration requirements, nor does it address AI biases or reliability directly. Compliance details and potential legal challenges are not specified in the bill text. The bill does not make explicit comparisons with efforts in other states.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB197 on official legislature website →
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