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AI Summary
HF3661 prohibits Minnesota government entities from acquiring and using facial recognition technology, with specific provisions, exceptions, and definitions detailed in the bill.
Business Impact
If you supply facial recognition tech to government entities, you must halt sales in Minnesota or face legal restrictions.
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
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What This Means
HF3661 seeks to ban the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities in Minnesota. Committee referral and authorship have been verified.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits government entities from acquiring facial recognition technology
- Prohibits government entities from using facial recognition technology
- Includes specific exceptions and definitions as detailed in the bill
Latest Legislative Action
Author added Feist
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Franke | Primary |
| Keeler | Primary |
| Kresha | Primary |
| Wolgamott | Primary |
| Baker | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Cease acquisition of facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or public backlash
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or public backlash
Stop using existing facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or public backlash
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or public backlash
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HF3661 aims to prohibit government entities from acquiring and using facial recognition technology. The bill includes specific provisions, exceptions, and definitions, and has been referred to the appropriate committee with verified authorship.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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