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AI Summary
AB1215 prohibits law enforcement from using facial recognition and biometric surveillance in body-worn cameras.
Business Impact
If you operate in law enforcement in California, you must comply with new regulations on biometric surveillance immediately or face penalties.
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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
AB1215 introduces a prohibition on the use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance technologies in body-worn cameras by law enforcement in California, aiming to protect civil liberties.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the use of facial recognition technology in body-worn cameras by law enforcement.
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 579, Statutes of 2019.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Ting D | Sponsor | HD-019 |
Roll Call Votes
A — 2019-09-12
47 Yea
21 Nay
11 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2019-09-11
22 Yea
15 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
S — 2019-06-11
5 Yea
2 Nay
Passed ✓
A — 2019-05-09
45 Yea
17 Nay
18 Other
Passed ✓
A — 2019-04-23
7 Yea
1 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Develop and publish policies governing the use of facial recognition technology.
Who: Law enforcement agencies in California.
Deadline: As soon as possible following enactment.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed.
Who: Law enforcement agencies in California.
Deadline: As soon as possible following enactment.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed.
Provide public reports on the deployment and effectiveness of biometric surveillance.
Who: Law enforcement agencies in California.
Deadline: As specified by the policies developed.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed.
Who: Law enforcement agencies in California.
Deadline: As specified by the policies developed.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance, specifics not detailed.
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