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AI Summary
SB156 limits Hawaii government's use of facial recognition systems, with specific exceptions for law enforcement and public health.
Business Impact
If you use facial recognition for public health at airports, ensure data is destroyed within 60 minutes.
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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
SB156, introduced in Hawaii, restricts government use of facial recognition systems. Exceptions include law enforcement comparisons and public health monitoring at airports.
Key Provisions
- § -4(a) Restriction on government use of facial recognition
- § -4(b)(1) Exception for law enforcement use with existing mugshots
- § -4(b)(2) Exception for REAL ID Act compliance
- § -4(b)(3) Exception for public health monitoring at airports
Latest Legislative Action
Re-Referred to GVO/EET, JDC.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Lee D | Sponsor | SD-025 |
| Clarence Nishihara D | Sponsor | SD-017 |
| Donna Kim D | Sponsor | SD-014 |
| Gil Keith-agaran D | Sponsor | SD-005 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole D | Sponsor | SD-024 |
Compliance Checklist
Limit use of facial recognition systems to specified circumstances.
Who: Government entities and officials
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Government entities and officials
Deadline: Not specified
Full Legal Analysis
SB156, introduced in Hawaii, aims to regulate the use of facial recognition systems by government entities. The bill prohibits the government and its officials from using facial recognition systems, except in specified circumstances. These exceptions include use by trained law enforcement personnel to compare surveillance images with existing mugshots in the Hawaii criminal justice data center, and by agencies issuing driver's licenses to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. Additionally, the bill permits the use of facial recognition at state airports for public health purposes, specifically to identify individuals potentially infected with communicable diseases, provided that the data is destroyed within sixty minutes. The bill does not apply to personal use of privately owned facial recognition systems when used unofficially. The bill does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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