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AI Summary
The bill establishes requirements, procedures, prohibitions, and mandates annual reporting for law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology.
Business Impact
If you operate a law enforcement agency in Maryland, you must comply with new facial recognition technology regulations by June 30, 2026, or face penalties.
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— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Maryland's SB182 sets forth specific requirements, procedures, and prohibitions for law enforcement agencies utilizing facial recognition technology. It mandates training programs and annual reporting by October 1 each year to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of this technology. This legislation aims to regulate the deployment of facial recognition systems to protect civil liberties while enhancing public safety.
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements and prohibitions for the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.
- Mandates training program development by the Department of Public Safety by June 30, 2026.
- Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on the use of facial recognition technology by October 1 each year.
Latest Legislative Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 808
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 22)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Administration | Primary |
| Astle | Primary |
| Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee | Primary |
| Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee | Primary |
| Ellis | Primary |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
On Third Reading and Final Passage (CCR Adp) ·
Mar 28, 2024
136 Yea
0 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage: is on Third Reading for Final Passage. ·
Mar 25, 2024
46 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
On Third Reading (Amend) ·
Mar 23, 2024
135 Yea
0 Nay
6 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (3)
Favorable with Amendments 633720/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-03-12
Favorable with Amendments 463923/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-04-04
Conference Committee Report 983620/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-04-08
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement a training program on facial recognition technology
Who: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Deadline: By June 30, 2026
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Who: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Deadline: By June 30, 2026
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Report annual usage of facial recognition technology to the General Assembly
Who: Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Deadline: By October 1 each year
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Who: Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Deadline: By October 1 each year
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Maryland SB192 — Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requir…
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Maryland HB338 — Criminal Procedure – Facial Recognition Technology – Requir…
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Maryland HB223 — Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requir…
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Maryland HB1046 — Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requir…
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Full Legal Analysis
SB182 establishes a framework for the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in Maryland. It requires the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to develop and implement a training program on the technology by June 30, 2026. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy report annually to the General Assembly on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement, ensuring oversight and accountability, with the report due on or before October 1 each year. The bill includes prohibitions on certain uses of facial recognition technology, reflecting a growing trend among states to regulate the use of this technology, balancing law enforcement needs with privacy concerns.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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