Facial Recognition Ban on Body Cameras Act

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Introduced on October 11, 2024 by Donald Sternoff Beyer

Legislation Details

Prohibits the use of remote biometric surveillance technology on data from body-worn cameras used by law enforcement.
Aims to protect civil rights and civil liberties by addressing the threats posed by facial recognition and biometric surveillance technologies.
Asserts that such technologies can infringe on constitutional rights and allow for tracking individuals without consent.
Highlights concerns about the creation of extensive databases on law-abiding citizens and the potential chilling effect on free speech.
Notes the disproportionate misidentification risks for marginalized groups, including women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities.
States that the use of these technologies would undermine the intended purpose of body-worn cameras, shifting them from accountability tools to surveillance devices.
Emphasizes the negative impact on community-police relations, particularly in heavily policed areas, potentially deterring individuals from seeking police assistance.
Establishes that states or local governments must comply with the prohibition to be eligible for federal financial assistance under the Byrne grant program.
Defines key terms related to biometric surveillance, body-worn cameras, and the scope of prohibited uses.

Last updated 10/26/2024

Prohibits the use of remote biometric surveillance technology on data from body-worn cameras used by law enforcement.
Aims to protect civil rights and civil liberties by addressing the threats posed by facial recognition and biometric surveillance technologies.
Asserts that such technologies can infringe on constitutional rights and allow for tracking individuals without consent.
Highlights concerns about the creation of extensive databases on law-abiding citizens and the potential chilling effect on free speech.
Notes the disproportionate misidentification risks for marginalized groups, including women, people of color, and individuals with disabilities.
States that the use of these technologies would undermine the intended purpose of body-worn cameras, shifting them from accountability tools to surveillance devices.
Emphasizes the negative impact on community-police relations, particularly in heavily policed areas, potentially deterring individuals from seeking police assistance.
Establishes that states or local governments must comply with the prohibition to be eligible for federal financial assistance under the Byrne grant program.
Defines key terms related to biometric surveillance, body-worn cameras, and the scope of prohibited uses.