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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
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
HF1196 seeks to prohibit the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities in Minnesota. This legislation reflects growing concerns over privacy and surveillance.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits government entities from acquiring facial recognition technology.
- Prohibits government entities from using facial recognition technology.
- Aims to protect privacy and civil liberties.
Latest Legislative Action
Authors added Mortensen and Liebling
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Aisha Gomez D | Sponsor | HD-062B |
| Jamie Becker-finn D | Sponsor | HD-042B |
| Jeremy Munson R | Sponsor | HD-023B |
| Tim Miller R | Sponsor | HD-017A |
| Eric Lucero R | Sponsor | HD-030B |
| Sandra Feist D | Sponsor | HD-041B |
| Frank Hornstein D | Sponsor | HD-061A |
| Cal Bahr R | Sponsor | HD-031B |
| Shelly Christensen D | Sponsor | HD-039B |
| Jim Davnie D | Sponsor | HD-063A |
| Erik Mortensen R | Sponsor | HD-055A |
| Tina Liebling D | Sponsor | HD-026A |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the acquisition of facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or funding restrictions
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or funding restrictions
Stop using existing facial recognition technology
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or funding restrictions
Who: All government entities in Minnesota
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or funding restrictions
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