H0195Vermont2021 sessionPassed / Enacted
An act relating to use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in cases involving sexual exploitation of children
Facial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingChild safety (incl. AI-CSAM)Liability & private right of action
Plain-language summary
Authorizes and governs the use of facial recognition technology by Vermont law enforcement specifically in investigations involving the sexual exploitation of children. Sets conditions under which police may use the technology in these cases.
Summary generated by AI from the official bill text — may contain errors.
History
Feb 5, 2021
HRead First Time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Mar 10, 2021
HRead Second time
Mar 10, 2021
HRep. Rachelson of Burlington reported for the Committee on Judiciary
Mar 10, 2021
HReport of Committee on Judiciary agreed to
Mar 10, 2021
HThird Reading ordered
Mar 11, 2021
HAmendment as offered by Rep. Rachelson of Burlington agreed to
Mar 11, 2021
HRead Third time and passed
Mar 12, 2021
SRead 1st time & referred to Committee on Judiciary
Apr 16, 2021
SEntered on Notice Calendar
Apr 16, 2021
SFavorable report by Committee on Judiciary
Apr 20, 2021
SNew Business/Second Reading
Apr 20, 2021
SFavorable report by Committee on Judiciary
Apr 20, 2021
SReported favorably by Senator Baruth for Committee on Judiciary, read 2nd time and 3rd reading ordered
Apr 21, 2021
SNew Business/Third Reading
Apr 21, 2021
SRead 3rd time & passed in concurrence
Apr 22, 2021
HSenate Message, passed in concurrence
Apr 28, 2021
HDelivered to the Governor on April 28, 2021
May 4, 2021
HSigned by Governor on May 4, 2021
May 6, 2021
SHouse message: Governor approved bill on May 4, 2021
Progress
Introduced
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into lawMay 4, 2021
Sponsors
MG
Rep. Maxine Grad (D)Prime sponsor
Sources
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