As introduced: - Prohibits state and local government entities from using face recognition technology, except with a warrant or under a well-established warrant exception. - Prohibits the department of motor vehicles from using face recognition technology or allowing its database of facial images to be used for face recognition purposes. - Renders evidence obtained or derived from a violation of these provisions inadmissible in most legal and administrative proceedings. - Establishes a class A misdemeanor penalty for unlawful use of face recognition technology.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 5, 2026 | H | Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 |
Feb 26, 2026 | H | Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 18 |
Feb 13, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Feb 11, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Judiciary |
Feb 5, 2026 | H | Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158 |
Feb 5, 2026 | H | Public Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:30 am GP 230 |
Dec 1, 2025 | H | Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary |
| Last Action | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Updated | Mar 6, 2026 |