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AI Summary
The bill establishes requirements and procedures for law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology, mandating training and reporting.
Business Impact
If you operate a law enforcement agency in Maryland using facial recognition technology, you must report annually and train staff by June 30, 2025.
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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
SB192 regulates the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in Maryland, specifying conditions for use, while requiring training and annual reports to ensure accountability.
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements for the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement.
- Mandates training program development and administration by the Department of Public Safety by June 30, 2025.
- Requires annual reporting by law enforcement agencies using facial recognition technology by February 1.
Latest Legislative Action
Third Reading Passed (121-9)
Bill Sponsors (showing 30 of 42)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Administration | Primary |
| Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee | Primary |
| Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee | Primary |
| Kelley | Primary |
| Klausmeier | Primary |
| Kramer | Primary |
| President | Primary |
| Serafini | Primary |
| Sydnor | Primary |
| West | Primary |
| Augustine | Cosponsor |
| Bates | Cosponsor |
| Beidle | Cosponsor |
| Carter | Cosponsor |
| Cassilly | Cosponsor |
| Eckardt | Cosponsor |
| Edwards | Cosponsor |
| Ellis | Cosponsor |
| Feldman | Cosponsor |
| Ferguson | Cosponsor |
| Griffith | Cosponsor |
| Hayes | Cosponsor |
| Hershey | Cosponsor |
| Jennings | Cosponsor |
| Lam | Cosponsor |
| Lee | Cosponsor |
| McCray | Cosponsor |
| Nathan-Pulliam | Cosponsor |
| Norman | Cosponsor |
| Patterson | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
On Third Reading ·
Mar 27, 2022
119 Yea
3 Nay
19 Other
Passed ✓
On Third Reading ·
Feb 14, 2022
47 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
Favorable with Amendments 593723/1 Adopted
Adopted
2023-04-03
Favorable with Amendments 763520/1 Adopted
Adopted
2023-04-10
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement a training program on facial recognition technology.
Who: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Who: Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Prepare and publish an annual report on the use of facial recognition technology.
Who: Law enforcement agencies using or contracting for the technology
Deadline: February 1 each year
Who: Law enforcement agencies using or contracting for the technology
Deadline: February 1 each year
Related & Companion Bills
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Maryland HB223 — Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requir…
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Maryland HB1046 — Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requir…
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