This bill aims to enhance public safety by prohibiting government entities and officials in Minnesota from acquiring and using facial recognition technology. It introduces a new section in the Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626, which defines key terms related to facial recognition, including "face surveillance," "face surveillance system," "government entity," and "government official." The bill explicitly bans government entities from obtaining, retaining, accessing, or using any face surveillance systems or the information derived from them, as well as from entering into agreements with private entities for such purposes.

Additionally, the bill outlines enforcement mechanisms for violations, stating that any data collected unlawfully through face surveillance cannot be used as evidence in legal proceedings and must be deleted upon discovery. Individuals subjected to unauthorized face recognition can seek legal recourse, including injunctive relief and damages, with a minimum recovery of $1,000 or $100 per violation. The bill also provides for the potential disciplinary actions against government officials who violate these provisions. The effective date for this legislation is set for August 1, 2025.