As introduced: - Prohibits public agencies and law enforcement from acquiring or using biometric surveillance technology, but authorizes the state police to conduct facial recognition searches with a warrant, in an emergency involving immediate risk of death or serious injury, or to identify a deceased person. - Prohibits law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technology to analyze moving video or to infer a person's emotions. - Requires that a criminal defendant be notified if facial recognition was used in their identification and be provided with detailed information about the search technology and process.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Oct 23, 2025 | H | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
Oct 23, 2025 | H | New draft of H1946 |
Oct 23, 2025 | H | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
| Last Action | Oct 23, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |