BLM. Banning Facial Recognition Software in a Police Reform Bill.

Where: Massachusetts

The legislation: S2800 (2020 | MA)

How would the bill impact facial recognition and biometric software?

• Temporarily bans the state’s use of the software
• Prohibits a government agency, office, department, commission, bureau, agent or contractor from acquiring, possessing or accessing any form of biometric surveillance
• Creates a special commission to study the use of facial recognition by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and law enforcement agencies

Government Technology | Massachusetts Police Reform Bill Could Ban Facial Recognition