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AI Summary
The bill establishes requirements, procedures, and prohibitions for law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology, including restrictions on surveillance and data retention.
Business Impact
If you operate a law enforcement agency in Maryland, you must comply with new facial recognition technology requirements by June 30, 2026, or face potential penalties.
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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
Maryland's SB182 sets forth specific requirements and prohibitions for law enforcement agencies utilizing facial recognition technology. It mandates training programs, annual reporting, and prohibits certain uses such as real-time surveillance and data retention without a warrant, ensuring oversight and protecting civil liberties.
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements and prohibitions for law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology, including restrictions on real-time surveillance and data retention without a warrant.
- Mandates training program development by the Department of Public Safety by June 30, 2026.
- Requires annual reporting to the General Assembly on facial recognition technology usage.
Latest Legislative Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 808
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Administration | Primary |
| Astle | Primary |
| Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee | Primary |
| Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee | Primary |
| Ellis | Primary |
| King | Primary |
| Middleton | Primary |
| President | Primary |
| Simonaire | Primary |
| Sydnor | Primary |
| Eckardt | Cosponsor |
| Elfreth | Cosponsor |
| Griffith | Cosponsor |
| Guzzone | Cosponsor |
| Lam | Cosponsor |
| Lee | Cosponsor |
| Miller | Cosponsor |
| Norman | Cosponsor |
| Peters | Cosponsor |
| Washington | Cosponsor |
| Young | Cosponsor |
| Zucker | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
On Third Reading and Final Passage (CCR Adp) ·
Mar 28, 2024
136 Yea
0 Nay
5 Other
Passed ✓
Final Passage: is on Third Reading for Final Passage. ·
Mar 25, 2024
46 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
On Third Reading (Amend) ·
Mar 23, 2024
135 Yea
0 Nay
6 Other
Passed ✓
On Third Reading ·
Mar 1, 2024
46 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Amendments (3)
Favorable with Amendments 633720/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-03-12
Favorable with Amendments 463923/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-04-04
Conference Committee Report 983620/1 Adopted
Adopted
2024-04-08
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement a training program on facial recognition technology
Who: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Deadline: By June 30, 2026
Penalty: Potential unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Who: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Deadline: By June 30, 2026
Penalty: Potential unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Submit annual reports on facial recognition technology usage
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: By October 1 each year
Penalty: Potential unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: By October 1 each year
Penalty: Potential unspecified penalties for non-compliance
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