In one paragraph
Massachusetts S1731 would add G.L. c. 90, s. 8N requiring the Registry of Motor Vehicles to post notices at licensing offices, give applicants written information and publish website information on how officers use and access targeted face recognition on driver's license and ID photos in criminal investigations. It did not advance as its own bill: on December 4, 2025 it accompanied study order S2798.
Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.
What it means for business
None: the bill did not advance as its own bill. It would have put notice duties on the Registry of Motor Vehicles, not on businesses.
Key provisions
- Registry must display notices in visible spots at all driver licensing offices.
- Registry must provide written information to applicants at those offices and publish information on its website.
- All three must address how officers use and access targeted face recognition in criminal investigations.
- The text has no definitions, penalties or effective date.
Latest legislative action
Dec 4, 2025. Accompanied a study order, see S2798
Sponsors (showing 5 of 20)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Adam G. Hinds | Primary |
| Mark C. Montigny D | Primary |
| Michael F. Rush | Primary |
| Patrick M. O'Connor R | Primary |
| Thomas M. McGee | Primary |
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