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AI Summary
HB1226 restricts government use of facial recognition systems in Hawaii, with specific exceptions for law enforcement and public health.
Business Impact
If you use facial recognition for public health at airports, ensure data is destroyed within 60 minutes.
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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
HB1226 limits the use of facial recognition systems by government entities in Hawaii, allowing exceptions for law enforcement and public health emergencies. Personal use in an unofficial capacity is not restricted.
Key Provisions
- § -4(a): Prohibits government use of facial recognition systems, with exceptions.
- § -4(b)(1): Allows law enforcement to use facial recognition for comparing surveillance images.
- § -4(b)(2): Permits use for compliance with the REAL ID Act.
- § -4(b)(3): Allows use at airports for public health emergencies, with data destruction within sixty minutes.
Latest Legislative Action
The committee(s) on HET recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Tam D | Sponsor | HD-022 |
| Amy Perruso D | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| Angus McKelvey D | Sponsor | HD-010 |
| Daynette Morikawa D | Sponsor | HD-016 |
| Jeanne Kapela D | Sponsor | HD-005 |
Compliance Checklist
Restrict use of facial recognition systems
Who: Government entities
Who: Government entities
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB1226, introduced in Hawaii, aims to regulate the use of facial recognition systems by government entities. The bill prohibits the government from using facial recognition systems, except in specific circumstances. These exceptions include use by trained law enforcement personnel to compare surveillance images with existing mugshots in the Hawaii criminal justice data center, and by agencies issuing driver's licenses to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. Additionally, the bill allows the use of facial recognition at state airports in conjunction with thermal scanning technology to identify individuals potentially infected with communicable diseases, provided the data is destroyed within sixty minutes. The bill does not apply to personal use of privately owned facial recognition systems when the user is acting in an unofficial capacity. The bill does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms for violations.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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