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AI Summary
The bill aims to implement recommendations from a special commission on facial recognition technology in Massachusetts.
Business Impact
If you use facial recognition technology, await further details on compliance requirements.
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 Massachusetts bill seeks to implement the recommendations of a special commission concerning facial recognition technology. Specific provisions and definitions are not available.
Key Provisions
- Implement recommendations from the special commission on facial recognition technology.
Latest Legislative Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 53)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Gomez D | Sponsor | SD-HAMPDE |
| Brian Murray D | Sponsor | HD-10-WOR |
| Carol Doherty D | Sponsor | HD-03-BRI |
| Cynthia Creem D | Sponsor | SD-NORFOL |
| David LeBoeuf D | Sponsor | HD-17-WOR |
Compliance Checklist
Implement commission recommendations on facial recognition.
Who: Businesses and government agencies using facial recognition.
Deadline: Not specified
Who: Businesses and government agencies using facial recognition.
Deadline: Not specified
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill, titled 'To implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology,' has been introduced in Massachusetts. However, the full text of the bill is not available, making it impossible to verify specific provisions, definitions, or any potential penalties for non-compliance. The bill's intent is to follow the recommendations of a special commission, but without the text, it is unclear what these recommendations entail or how they will be implemented. Consequently, assumptions about the bill's focus on transparency, accountability, or privacy protections cannot be confirmed at this time.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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