An Act to promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photos
This bill requires the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles to inform the public about how law enforcement uses facial recognition technology on driver's license photos. Specifically, the registrar must display notices at all licensing offices, provide written information to applicants, and publish details on the department's website regarding these searches. The information must explain how criminal investigators access and use targeted face recognition tools. This measure aims to increase transparency for individuals applying for licenses and the general public by clarifying the extent of government surveillance on identity documents.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Montigny
DDemocratic
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