HB 1447 (2022): prohibiting state agencies from using face recognition technology.
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HB 1447 (2022)
prohibiting state agencies from using face recognition technology.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 2022 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 2022. The committee held a work session on March 1, 2022. The committee met in executive session on March 1, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 10, 2022 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on October 4, 2022 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 6 to 4.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 29) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Josh Yokela (R - Rock 33)
- Rep. Gregg Hough (R - Belk 3)
- Rep. Peter Schmidt (D - Straf 19)
- Rep. Gary Hopper (R - Hills 2)
- Sen. John Reagan (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 8, 2022, 11:10 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB201-203
- March 1, 2022, 9:30 AM: full committee work session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
- March 1, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
- October 4, 2022, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 201-203
Votes
- March 10, 2022, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 2022: Introduced 01/05/2022 and referred to Transportation
- February 8, 2022: Public Hearing: 02/08/2022 11:10 am LOB201-203
- March 1, 2022: Full Committee Work Session: 03/01/2022 09:30 am LOB 201-203
- March 1, 2022: Executive Session: 03/01/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
- March 2, 2022: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study (Vote 19-0; CC)
- March 10, 2022: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/10/2022
- October 4, 2022: Executive Session: 10/04/2022 10:00 am LOB 201-203
- October 19, 2022: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 6-4)
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- HB 499 (2021): relative to the use of face recognition technology.
- HB 499 (2021): relative to the use of face recognition technology.