BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2856

HB 2856: Facial recog. moratorium

Concerning a moratorium on facial recognition technology.

Summary

Prohibits the use of facial recognition technology by state and local government agencies until July 1, 2023.
Prohibits the installation or operation of any equipment that incorporates facial recognition in places of public accommodation until July 1, 2023.
Creates a joint legislative task force on facial recognition to review existing research, document potential threats, and provide recommendations regarding appropriate regulation of facial recognition.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2856), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to a moratorium on facial recognition technology;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 6, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 2856)
Feb 6, 2020Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 4, 2020ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2856)
Feb 4, 2020ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 27, 2020First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2856 (2017–18) Audio switch and bluetooth · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2015–16) Office of Chehalis basin · Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2016
HB 2856 (2009–10) Homeless housing programs · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2856 (2007–08) Income to meet basic needs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2005–06) Forest carbon credits study · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2003–04) Motorized scooters · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2001–02) Senior prprty tax districts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (1999–00) Gambling/youth education · Did not pass · died in committee