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Maryland's HB1202 aims to regulate the use of facial recognition technology in employment settings. It requires employers to obtain explicit consent from applicants before utilizing such technology during interviews. This legislation reflects growing concerns over privacy and the ethical implications of AI in hiring processes.
Key Provisions
Prohibits employers from using facial recognition services during interviews without applicant consent.
Allows applicants to consent via a signed waiver.
Specifies the required contents of the waiver.
Latest Legislative Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 446
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 78)
Name
Role
Acevero
Primary
Adams
Primary
Alston
Primary
Arentz
Primary
Bagnall
Primary
Baker
Primary
Bartlett
Primary
Bhandari
Primary
Buckel
Primary
Carr
Primary
Chisholm
Primary
Cullison
Primary
D.E. Davis
Primary
Ebersole
Primary
Feldmark
Primary
Fisher
Primary
Hartman
Primary
Hill
Primary
Hornberger
Primary
Howard
Primary
Johnson
Primary
K. Young
Primary
Kaiser
Primary
Kelly
Primary
Kerr
Primary
Kipke
Primary
Landis
Primary
Lehman
Primary
Lewis
Primary
M. Fisher
Primary
M. Morgan
Primary
Mangione
Primary
Martinez
Primary
McComas
Primary
McIntosh
Primary
Miller
Primary
Morales
Primary
Morgan
Primary
Nawrocki
Primary
Otto
Primary
P. Young
Primary
Parrott
Primary
Pendergrass
Primary
Pippy
Primary
Qi
Primary
R. Lewis
Primary
Reilly
Primary
Rose
Primary
Rosenberg
Primary
Saab
Primary
Sample-Hughes
Primary
Schmidt
Primary
Stinnett
Primary
Stonko
Primary
Szeliga
Primary
T. Morgan
Primary
Tomlinson
Primary
Valentine
Primary
Wilkins
Primary
Wivell
Primary
Woods
Primary
Young
Primary
A. Miller
Cosponsor
Anderson
Cosponsor
B. Barnes
Cosponsor
Dumais
Cosponsor
Fennell
Cosponsor
Healey
Cosponsor
Malone
Cosponsor
Moon
Cosponsor
Mosby
Cosponsor
Pena-Melnyk
Cosponsor
Proctor
Cosponsor
Queen
Cosponsor
Reznik
Cosponsor
Sanchez
Cosponsor
Valentino-Smith
Cosponsor
Washington
Cosponsor
Roll Call Votes
On Third Reading ·
Mar 10, 2020
133 Yea 0 Nay 8 OtherPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Obtain written consent from applicants for facial recognition use during interviews Who: Employers conducting job interviews Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
HB1202 prohibits employers from using certain facial recognition services during job interviews unless the applicant provides consent. This consent can be given through a signed waiver, which must include specific contents as outlined in the bill. Employers must ensure they comply with this requirement to avoid potential legal repercussions. The bill reflects a broader trend in regulating AI technologies, particularly in sensitive areas like employment, where privacy and ethical considerations are paramount. Similar laws are emerging in various states, indicating a growing recognition of the need for oversight in the use of AI and surveillance technologies in hiring practices.
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