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AI Summary
Bill H929 seeks to prohibit Vermont law enforcement from using facial recognition systems.
Business Impact
If you provide facial recognition tech to law enforcement in Vermont, you must cease operations upon enactment.
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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
H929, introduced in Vermont, aims to ban law enforcement's use of facial recognition systems. The bill is currently with the House Committee on Judiciary.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits law enforcement from using facial recognition systems.
Latest Legislative Action
Read First Time and Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Rachelson D | Sponsor | HD-CHI6-6 |
| Thomas Burditt R | Sponsor | HD-RUT2 |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the use of facial recognition systems
Who: Law enforcement agencies in Vermont
Penalty: Potential legal challenges and public backlash
Who: Law enforcement agencies in Vermont
Penalty: Potential legal challenges and public backlash
Full Legal Analysis
Bill H929 was introduced in the Vermont General Assembly to prohibit the use of facial recognition systems by law enforcement agencies within the state. The bill was read for the first time on February 21, 2020, and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. The bill is sponsored by Representative Thomas Burditt and Representative Barbara Rachelson. The text of the bill, as provided, does not include any information regarding penalties for non-compliance or detailed reasoning for the prohibition. No further actions or meetings have been recorded for this bill during the 2019-2020 session.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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