Bill > HR6092

This bill, the Facial Recognition Act of 2023, aims to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement. Key provisions include: - Requiring law enforcement to obtain a court order before using facial recognition with a reference photo database, except in certain emergency situations. The bill also sets procedures for issuing these orders and requires the removal of certain arrest photos from databases. - Prohibiting the use of facial recognition to infringe on civil rights and liberties, such as restricting its use for surveillance, enforcing immigration laws, or relying solely on facial recognition matches for law enforcement actions. - Mandating logging, reporting, and auditing requirements to track the use of facial recognition by law enforcement agencies and ensure compliance with the Act. - Requiring benchmark and operational testing of facial recognition systems used by law enforcement to evaluate accuracy and bias, with a rulemaking process to establish standards. - Providing for civil enforcement mechanisms, including suppression of evidence obtained through unlawful use of facial recognition and civil actions for violations. The bill aims to balance the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement with safeguards to protect individual privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties.