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New Rules for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition

This Act establishes strict rules for law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology, requiring court orders and accuracy testing. It aims to protect citizens' privacy and rights while ensuring transparency and accountability in the application of this technology.
Key points
Law enforcement will need a court order to use facial recognition with photo databases, except in emergencies.
Photos of minors, acquitted individuals, or those released without charges will be removed from facial recognition databases.
Real-time face surveillance and use for immigration enforcement are prohibited.
Facial recognition matches cannot be the sole basis for arrest or other legal actions; additional corroboration is required.
Citizens will have the right to sue law enforcement for unlawful use of facial recognition, with potential for damages.
All facial recognition systems must undergo annual accuracy and bias testing, especially concerning race, gender, and age.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4695
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Facial Recognition Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4695.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Law enforcement will need a court order to use facial recognition with photo databases, except in emergencies.
  • Photos of minors, acquitted individuals, or those released without charges will be removed from facial recognition databases.
  • Real-time face surveillance and use for immigration enforcement are prohibited.
  • Facial recognition matches cannot be the sole basis for arrest or other legal actions; additional corroboration is required.
  • Citizens will have the right to sue law enforcement for unlawful use of facial recognition, with potential for damages.
  • All facial recognition systems must undergo annual accuracy and bias testing, especially concerning race, gender, and age.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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