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AB1814 was intended to address facial recognition technology use by law enforcement, but its specific provisions and legislative status need verification.
If you operate a law enforcement agency in California, you must comply with new regulations on facial recognition technology by the effective date or face penalties.
State
California
Bill Number
AB1814
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Aug 15, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 30, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 30, 2026
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
AB1814 sought to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in California. The bill's specific provisions and legislative outcome require confirmation.
Key Provisions
Proposed public reporting on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.
Included oversight mechanisms to ensure accountability in technology deployment.
Latest Legislative Action
In committee: Held under submission.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 35)
Name
Role
Alanis
Author
Ammiano
Coauthor
Bauer-Kahan
Coauthor
Becker
Principal Coauthor
Bonilla
Coauthor
Buchanan
Author
Chesbro
Coauthor
Committee on Budget
Author
Committee on Insurance
Author
Cook
Author
DeVore
Author
Dodd
Coauthor
Eng
Author
Galgiani
Coauthor
Gonzalez
Coauthor
Grayson
Author
Hollingsworth
Coauthor
Huff
Coauthor
Jones
Coauthor
Lempert
Author
Levine
Coauthor
Maze
Coauthor
Mullin
Coauthor
Nestande
Coauthor
Oropeza
Author
Reyes
Author
Sharon Runner
Coauthor
Silva
Coauthor
Skinner
Coauthor
Ting
Author
Travis Allen
Author
Waldron
Author
Wieckowski
Coauthor
Wiener
Coauthor
Williams
Coauthor
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 6)
Placed on suspense file ·
Aug 5, 2024
7 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] ·
Jul 2, 2024
11 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary] ·
Jun 11, 2024
5 Yea 0 NayPassed ✓
AB 1814 Ting Assembly Third Reading ·
May 20, 2024
70 Yea 0 Nay 10 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass as amended. ·
Apr 30, 2024
10 Yea 0 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection] ·
Feb 27, 2024
7 Yea 0 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Implement new operational protocols for facial recognition technology use Who: Law enforcement agencies Penalty: Potential administrative consequences or legal challenges
AB1814 proposed to add Section 13661 to the Penal Code, focusing on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in California. The bill aimed to establish guidelines for the deployment of this technology. However, the specific provisions regarding public reporting and oversight mechanisms are not detailed in the available bill text. Additionally, the bill's status as having died in committee needs verification.
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