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CA AB1215

CA AB1215
Law enforcement: facial recognition and other biometric surveillance.


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Introduced
02/21/2019
In Committee
06/11/2019
Crossed Over
05/09/2019
Passed
09/12/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/08/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add and repeal Section 832.19 of the Penal Code, relating to law enforcement.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies and officers from installing, activating, or using any biometric surveillance system, such as facial recognition technology, in connection with officer-worn body cameras or data collected by those cameras. The bill defines key terms like "biometric data" and "biometric surveillance system," and allows individuals to bring legal action against law enforcement for violating this prohibition. However, the bill does not preclude the use of mobile fingerprint scanning devices during lawful detentions. The provisions of this bill are set to expire on January 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 579, Statutes of 2019. (on 10/08/2019)

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