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MD SB587

MD SB587: Task Force on Facial Recognition Privacy Protection Verified

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AI Summary

The bill establishes a Task Force on Facial Recognition Privacy Protection to study and make recommendations on facial recognition technology used by state and local governments.

Business Impact

If you use facial recognition technology in Maryland, you must comply with recommendations from the Task Force by December 6, 2021, or face potential regulatory scrutiny.

State
Maryland
Bill Number
SB587
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Mar 24, 2021
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 1, 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

Affected Industries

Technology Government Privacy Consumer Protection Law Enforcement

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What This Means

The Task Force on Facial Recognition Privacy Protection will analyze the implications of facial recognition technology in Maryland. It aims to ensure that the use of such technology by state and local governments is transparent and respects privacy rights. Stakeholders in technology and public policy should pay close attention to the Task Force's findings and recommendations.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Hearing 3/31 at 1:30 p.m.

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 38)

Name Role
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Primary
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Roll Call Votes

On Third Reading · Mar 3, 2021
47 Yea 0 Nay Passed ✓
On Third Reading · Mar 14, 2020
133 Yea 0 Nay 8 Other Passed ✓
On Third Reading · Mar 10, 2020
45 Yea 0 Nay 2 Other Passed ✓

Amendments (1)

Favorable with Amendments 658572/1 Adopted Adopted 2021-03-22

Compliance Checklist

Prepare to comply with recommendations from the Task Force on Facial Recognition Privacy Protection.
Who: All entities using facial recognition technology in Maryland.
Deadline: By December 6, 2021.
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny.

Full Legal Analysis

The bill mandates the formation of a Task Force dedicated to examining the use of facial recognition technology by state and local governments in Maryland. The Task Force is tasked with studying the implications of this technology and making recommendations to ensure privacy protection. It is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 6, 2021. This initiative reflects growing concerns about privacy and surveillance associated with facial recognition technology, and it may lead to new regulations governing its use.

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