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This bill proposes a comprehensive ban on facial recognition technology (also called "face surveillance") by government entities in Minnesota. The legislation defines face surveillance as an automated process that identifies or captures information about an individual based on their facial characteristics. Under the proposed law, government entities and officials would be prohibited from obtaining, retaining, accessing, or using face surveillance systems, including through agreements with private entities. The bill includes strong enforcement mechanisms, such as rendering any data collected through unauthorized face surveillance inadmissible in legal proceedings and requiring such data to be deleted. Additionally, the law would provide legal recourse for individuals, allowing them to sue government entities for damages of at least $1,000 per violation if they have been subjected to illegal facial recognition. Violations by government officials could result in disciplinary actions like retraining, suspension, or termination. The bill is set to become effective on August 1, 2025, giving government agencies time to adjust to the new restrictions. This legislation aims to protect individual privacy and prevent potential misuse of facial recognition technology by government agencies.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3146&ssn=0&y=2025