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Insurance: other; portable electronics insurance; provide for. Amends secs. 1201, 1202, 1207 & 2266 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.1201 et seq.) & adds secs. 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296 & 1297.
The bill establishes the Surveillance Technology Act, creating an oversight board to regulate surveillance technology used by law enforcement in Michigan.
If your organization uses surveillance technology in Michigan, you must report usage details to the oversight board semiannually or face potential scrutiny.
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What This Means
House Bill 5419 aims to create a framework for the oversight of surveillance technology used by law enforcement in Michigan. It establishes a dedicated board to regulate and analyze the use of such technology, ensuring accountability and transparency. This bill affects police agencies and may have implications for private sector entities using similar technologies.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the Surveillance Technology Oversight Board within the Department of State Police.
- Requires police agencies to report semiannually on surveillance technology usage.
- Board members include law enforcement representatives and public interest advocates.
- Board to review and regulate the distribution and use of surveillance technology.
- Reports to be submitted to legislative committees annually.
- Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses.
Latest Legislative Action
bill electronically reproduced 12/18/2025
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bryan Posthumus | Primary |
| Ken Borton | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Police agencies possessing or using surveillance technology
Deadline: Semiannually
Penalty: Potential scrutiny or investigation for non-compliance
Who: Police agencies and potentially private sector entities using similar technology
Deadline: Ongoing as per board rules
Penalty: Regulatory action or penalties as determined by the board
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