H.R. 8154 · 117th Congress
Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Donald Beyer
- Introduced
- 2022-06-21
- Latest action
- 2022-11-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act
This bill establishes a framework to prohibit federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology on images captured by body-worn cameras.
Specifically, the bill prohibits federal law enforcement agencies from using facial recognition technology or other remote biometric surveillance systems on any image acquired by body-worn cameras of law enforcement officers.
Additionally, the bill requires state and local governments to comply with a similar law or policy as a condition of receiving funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.