Maddy summaryMaryland's HB 338 establishes strict rules for how law enforcement agencies can use facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. The bill prohibits using this technology to identify individuals in public spaces or for real-time tracking, except when investigating specific serious crimes like violence, human trafficking, or stalking. Additionally, results from facial recognition software cannot be the only evidence used to identify a suspect or establish probable cause; they must be supported by other independent proof. The law also prevents officers from telling witnesses that a suspect was identified via this technology before a formal lineup and bans comparing images against databases other than official driver's license or mugshot records. Finally, the state law overrides any local rules that might have been in place regarding the use of facial recognition.
Rep. David Moon
Total votes
11,915
all sessions
Attendance
98%
214 missed
Higher than 85% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 87% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Sponsored
930
bills & resolutions
Lower than 86% of chamber peers
Committees
7
assignments
930 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
930
Primary
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Criminal Procedure – Facial Recognition Technology – Requirements, Procedures, and Prohibitions
Signed into law May 16, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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Signed into law Apr 25, 2024
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Passed Apr 8, 2024
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Passed Mar 18, 2024
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Passed Mar 18, 2024
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Passed Mar 18, 2024
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Passed Mar 18, 2024
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In committee Mar 6, 2024
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In committee Feb 21, 2024
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