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AI Summary
Bill H4640 seeks to implement recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology in Massachusetts.
Business Impact
If you use facial recognition technology, monitor this bill for potential changes affecting its use.
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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
Introduced in Massachusetts, Bill H4640 aims to implement recommendations from a special commission on facial recognition technology. It is currently referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Latest Legislative Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 103)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Ways and Means | Primary |
| Joint Committee on Public Health | Primary |
| Joint Committee on the Judiciary | Primary |
| Michael S. Day | Primary |
| Adrian C. Madaro D | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Review and update facial recognition technology policies
Who: Businesses using facial recognition technology
Deadline: By the effective date of the bill
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Who: Businesses using facial recognition technology
Deadline: By the effective date of the bill
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Bill H4640 has been introduced in the Massachusetts legislature to implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technology. The specific recommendations or provisions of the bill are not detailed in the available source material. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The relationship between Bill H4640 and H1946 cannot be confirmed without official legislative records. Without access to the full text, it is unclear what specific measures or changes are proposed regarding facial recognition technology.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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