HB 1563
Use of facial recognition software.
Creates new compliance requirements or restricts common AI uses. Action needed.
TL;DR
Indiana HB 1563 would regulate how businesses and government agencies can use facial recognition software. Representative sponsors are pushing this bill through the Roads and Transportation Committee (an unusual committee assignment that may signal focus on transportation-related uses). The bill would likely create new restrictions and requirements for any organization using facial recognition technology in Indiana.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Companies using facial recognition for security, customer identification, or employee monitoring would face new compliance requirements
Retail stores using facial recognition to identify shoplifters or track customer behavior would need to comply with new restrictions
Transportation companies (rideshare, public transit, airlines) using facial recognition for passenger verification would be directly affected
HR tech companies offering facial recognition in hiring or workplace monitoring tools would need to modify their Indiana operations
Expected requirements likely include customer notification, consent procedures, data retention limits, and accuracy standards
Penalties for non-compliance would likely include fines (amount not yet specified in available text)
Bill currently in committee stage, so specific requirements may change before final passage
What Should You Do
Inventory all facial recognition technology currently used in your Indiana operations (security cameras, access control, customer analytics)
Contact the Roads and Transportation Committee members to understand why this bill was assigned there and what specific uses they're targeting
Begin documenting your current facial recognition data practices, retention periods, and consent procedures
Monitor committee hearings and amendments as the bill moves forward
Prepare cost estimates for potential compliance changes to your facial recognition systems
Who It Affects
Status Timeline
committee
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
January 19, 2023
committee
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
January 19, 2023
AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal guidance.
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