Law Enforcement - Use of Facial Recognition Technology - Images Captured in Dwelling Interior

HB 756 allows Maryland law enforcement to use facial recognition technology to investigate specific crimes when the image was captured inside a dwelling (a structure adapted for overnight accommodation). It permits this use only for investigating first-degree arson, second-degree arson, and certain burglary or trespass offenses (first/third/fourth-degree burglary, trespass on posted property, or wanton trespass on private property). The bill does not expand general use of facial recognition but creates a narrow exception for images obtained inside homes during these specific investigations. This change modifies existing law to permit the technology in these limited circumstances, while maintaining broader restrictions on its use for other crimes or contexts.