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AI Summary
This bill prohibits government entities in Minnesota from acquiring and using facial recognition technology.
Business Impact
If you operate a government entity in Minnesota, you must cease the use of facial recognition technology immediately to avoid legal repercussions.
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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
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— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The proposed bill HF1196 seeks to prohibit the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities in Minnesota. This regulation aims to address concerns regarding privacy and surveillance. If enacted, it may impact how state and local governments utilize technology for identification and monitoring purposes, although this is an interpretation not explicitly stated in the bill.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits government entities from acquiring facial recognition technology.
- Prohibits government entities from using facial recognition technology.
- Applies to all levels of government within Minnesota.
Latest Legislative Action
Authors added Mortensen and Liebling
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 27)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fenton | Primary |
| Gomez | Primary |
| Johnson, W. | Primary |
| Kozlowski | Primary |
| Lesch | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the acquisition of facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Legal challenges or penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Legal challenges or penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Stop using existing facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Legal challenges or penalties may apply for non-compliance.
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Legal challenges or penalties may apply for non-compliance.
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill HF1196 explicitly prohibits government entities in Minnesota from acquiring and using facial recognition technology. This prohibition reflects growing concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and the potential for misuse of surveillance technologies. All government entities, including state and local agencies, will need to comply with this regulation, although the bill text does not specify the timeline for compliance. The bill aligns with similar legislative efforts in other states aimed at regulating the use of facial recognition technology, highlighting a national trend towards increased scrutiny of surveillance practices.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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