BILL · 2019–20 SESSION
SB 5528: Facial recognition tech.
Concerning the procurement and use of facial recognition technology by government entities in Washington state and privacy rights relating to facial recognition technology.
Summary
- Prohibits state agencies, local government agencies, or officials of the agencies from obtaining, retaining, accessing, or using: (1) A facial recognition system; or (2) Information obtained from or by use of a facial recognition system.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 23, 2019
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Bob Hasegawa (D-11)
- Introduced
- January 23, 2019 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2020
- Companion bill
- HB 1654
AN ACT Relating to the procurement and use of facial recognition technology by government entities in Washington state and privacy rights relating to facial recognition technology;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Bob Hasegawa (D-11)
2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology.
SB 5528 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5528 (2025–26) Transp. electrification
- SB 5528 (2023–24) Construction retainage
- SB 5528 (2021–22) RTA supplemental revenue
- SB 5528 (2017–18) Employee antiretaliation
- SB 5528 (2015–16) Political committees
- SB 5528 (2013–14) Cannabis, medical use
- SB 5528 (2011–12) Motor vehicle fuel tax
- SB 5528 (2009–10) Initial point of contact