Use of Surveillance Technology by Law Enforcement
The latest recorded action postponed this bill indefinitely. It is no longer advancing in this session.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- May 6, 2026
What it does
The bill establishes the "Surveillance Accountability and Freedom Ensured (SAFE) Act" (SAFE Act). On and after July 1, 2027, the SAFE Act requires a law enforcement agency to use surveillance technology only for lawful purposes directly related to public safety or for an active investigation.If a law enforcement agency uses surveillance technology to collect surveillance data, the law enforcement agency must comply with certain requirements related to the collection, storage, sharing, and destruction of the data.The law enforcement agency must ensure that:Facial recognition systems are only used after a warrant is obtained or in exigent circumstances when there is an imminent threat to…
Where it stands
The latest recorded action postponed this bill indefinitely. It is no longer advancing in this session.
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