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H.195 — VT, US
H.195 is an AI governance legislation from VT, currently introduced. The bill defines the framework for law enforcement's use of facial recognition in specific child exploitation cases [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2021-02-05.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Vermont General Assembly
- Chamber
- House
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment
Subscriber only
Enforcement risk score
25
/ 100
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation 2/5/2021
Vermont H.195 Bill Regulates Law Enforcement Facial Recognition Use
The bill defines the framework for law enforcement's use of facial recognition in specific child exploitation cases [1].
This signals a continued trend in state-level legislative action to define parameters for government use of AI systems.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is H.195?
- Vermont's H.195 (2021) establishes specific conditions for law enforcement use of facial recognition technology [1]. This legislation primarily addresses cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, delineating the permissible scope and application of such technology within criminal investigations. It reflects an effort to balance investigative capabilities with privacy considerations regarding AI. Primary source →
- Why does H.195 matter?
- This signals a continued trend in state-level legislative action to define parameters for government use of AI systems. Primary source →
- Who does H.195 affect?
- This development primarily impacts law enforcement agencies within Vermont that utilize or intend to utilize facial recognition technology. It specifically scopes the application to investigations concerning child sexual exploitation. Entities developing or providing facial recognition solutions to Vermont law enforcement may also be affected, as their offerings and contractual terms may need to align with the defined usage parameters. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for H.195?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment Primary source →
- What is the current status of H.195?
- As of the last published update, H.195 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for H.195?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2022/H-195. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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