An act relating to requiring approval of the General Assembly prior to using certain law enforcement technology or information obtained from such technology

This bill requires the Vermont General Assembly to approve the use of specific law enforcement technologies before state or local police agencies can employ them. The technologies covered include facial recognition software, tattoo recognition systems, genetic DNA testing, stationary license plate readers, cell site simulators, and international mobile subscriber identity catchers. Additionally, the bill restricts law enforcement from purchasing, trading, or obtaining information from private or public entities that was gathered using these approved technologies. The legislation aims to establish a legislative oversight process for these surveillance tools rather than allowing agencies to use them without explicit state authorization.