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2021 SESSION

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(HB2031)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE HOUSE

COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

    1. Line 18, introduced, after time.

      insert

        "Facial recognition technology" does not include the use of an automated or semi-automated process to redact a recording in order to protect the privacy of a subject depicted in the recording prior to release or disclosure of the recording outside of the law-enforcement agency if the process does not generate or result in the retention of any biometric data or surveillance information.

COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

    2. After line 22, introduced

      insert

        A. For purposes of this subsection, "facial recognition technology" means an electronic system for enrolling, capturing, extracting, comparing, and matching an individual's geometric facial data to identify individuals in photos, videos, or real time. "Facial recognition technology" does not include the use of an automated or semi-automated process to redact a recording in order to protect the privacy of a subject depicted in the recording prior to release or disclosure of the recording outside of the law-enforcement agency if the process does not generate or result in the retention of any biometric data or surveillance information.

        B.

COMMUNICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

    3. Line 25, introduced, after technology.

      strike

        the remainder of line 25 and all of lines 26 and 27