An Act to promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photos
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| J22 | Accompanied | — |
Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
The registrar of motor vehicles shall post notices in conspicuous locations at all department driver licensing offices, make written information available to all applicants at department driver licensing offices, and provide information on the department web site regarding commonwealth investigative or law enforcement officers’ searches of driver’s license and ID photos through targeted face recognition. The notices, written information, and online information must address how officers' use and access targeted face recognition in criminal investigations.
SECTION 1. Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 8N. The registrar of motor vehicles shall post notices in conspicuous locations at all department driver licensing offices, make written information available to all applicants at department driver licensing offices, and provide information on the department web site regarding commonwealth investigative or law enforcement officers’ searches of driver’s license and ID photos through targeted face recognition. The notices, written information, and online information must address how officers' use and access targeted face recognition in criminal investigations.