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AI Summary
SF129 prohibits Minnesota government entities from acquiring or using facial recognition technology.
Business Impact
If you provide facial recognition technology to government entities in Minnesota, you must cease operations immediately.
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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
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What This Means
SF129, introduced in Minnesota, seeks to ban government entities from acquiring or using facial recognition technology. The bill does not specify exceptions, compliance timelines, or penalties.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits government entities from acquiring facial recognition technology.
- Prohibits government entities from using facial recognition technology.
Latest Legislative Action
Chief author added Oumou Verbeten
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Clare Oumou Verbeten D | Sponsor | SD-066 |
| Eric Lucero R | Sponsor | SD-030 |
| Erin Maye Quade D | Sponsor | SD-056 |
| Jen McEwen D | Sponsor | SD-008 |
| Omar Fateh D | Sponsor | SD-062 |
Compliance Checklist
Cease all use of facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Legal challenges or other unspecified consequences
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Legal challenges or other unspecified consequences
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Full Legal Analysis
SF129 was introduced in the Minnesota Senate to prohibit government entities from acquiring or using facial recognition technology. The bill does not provide any exceptions or conditions under which facial recognition technology might be used. Additionally, the bill does not specify any compliance timelines or penalties for violations. The legislative intent or purpose is not explicitly stated in the bill text, and there are no findings or statements of purpose included. The bill text does not include definitions or clarifications regarding what constitutes 'facial recognition technology.'
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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