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California · AB1215 · 2019 session

Law enforcement: facial recognition and other biometric surveillance.

EnactedChaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 579, Statutes of 2019 · Oct 8, 2019

In plain language

This bill restricts law enforcement agencies' use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technology, including technology connected to body-worn cameras. It aims to limit the risk of misidentification and privacy harms from police use of biometric surveillance.

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Legislative history

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  1. Oct 8, 2019—Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 579, Statutes of 2019.
  2. Oct 8, 2019—Approved by the Governor.
  3. Sep 25, 2019AssemblyEnrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.
  4. Sep 12, 2019AssemblySenate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 47. Noes 21. Page 3511.).
  5. Sep 11, 2019AssemblyIn Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
  6. Sep 11, 2019SenateRead third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 22. Noes 15. Page 2808.).