Washington 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Passed House 3 D cosponsors

HB 2856 — Concerning a moratorium on facial recognition technology.

Last action — Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 2856 adds a new component establishing a joint legislative task force on facial recognition technology, which aims to review existing research and recommend appropriate regulations. It also clarifies that information obtained through facial recognition cannot be used as evidence in legal proceedings, increasing protections for individuals. These changes are significant as they enhance oversight and accountability on the use of facial recognition technology, addressing public concerns about privacy and potential abuses.

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H-4556.1SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2856State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByHouse Innovation, Technology & Economic Development (originally sponsored by Representatives Entenman, Morgan, and Santos)READ FIRST TIME 02/06/20.AN ACT Relating to a moratorium on facial recognition technology;
H-4216.2HOUSE BILL 2856State of Washington66th Legislature2020 Regular SessionByRepresentatives Entenman, Morgan, and SantosRead first time 01/27/20.Referred to Committee on Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.AN ACT Relating to a moratorium on facial recognition technology;
(1) Nothing in this chapter applies to the use of a facial recognition matching system by the department of licensing pursuant to RCW 46.20.037.(2) Nothing in this chapter applies to the use of facial recognition for the purpose of redacting a recording for release or disclosure outside a law enforcement agency to protect the privacy of a subject depicted in the recording, if the process does not generate or result in the retention of any biometric data or surveillance information.(3) This section expires July 1, 2023.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
(1) Nothing in this chapter applies to the use of a facial recognition matching system by the department of licensing pursuant to RCW 46.20.037.(2) This section expires July 1, 2023.NEW SECTION.  Sec.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  2. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  3. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Innovation, Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM

  4. ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. ITED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  6. Scheduled for public hearing in the House Committee on Innovation, Technology & Economic Development at 10:00 AM

  7. First reading, referred to Innovation, Technology & Economic Development.

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 148 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (148)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2856?
HB 2856 is sponsored by Debra Entenman (Democrat), Melanie Morgan (Democrat), and Sharon Tomiko Santos (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 2856?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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