Bill > H899

This bill seeks to establish transparency requirements for government video surveillance of public or private property. It defines key terms like "Video Recording Device," "Video Surveillance Footage," and "Government Entity." The bill requires government entities to provide sufficient public notice before installing video recording devices, including publishing notices in local newspapers, on their websites, and posting placards in the immediate area. It also sets limits on the duration of video surveillance without additional approvals, mandates public disclosure of video device locations, and requires the destruction of recorded data within 14 days unless authorized by a search warrant. The bill gives the Secretary of State the authority to promulgate regulations and publish the information received from other government entities. It also prohibits the use of any data captured in violation of the act in legal proceedings.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H899