NYC Council Introduction 233

intro.nyc/0233-2024 2024-2025 Legislative Session
The establishment of a police department policy for using facial recognition technology and regular audits to ensure compliance.
Status: Committee Committee on Public Safety
Sponsored by Crystal Hudson
Introduced: February 28, 2024

This legislation would require the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to publish on its website a written policy that establishes procedures and regulations for the Department’s use of facial recognition technologies. The legislation would also require that the NYPD conduct biannual audits of the Department’s use of facial recognition technology, share the findings of such audits with the Department of Investigation, and post such findings on the Department’s website.