In effect
Moderate protection
Easthampton Face Surveillance Ban
Easthampton, MA · Easthampton Ord. (2020) (2020-07-01)
Unanimous council ordinance prohibiting city use of face-surveillance technology.
Technical detail
Unanimous council ordinance prohibiting city use of face-surveillance technology. Easthampton Ord. (2020), effective 2020-07-01.
Who is protected: Easthampton residents and visitors
Who must comply: Easthampton government agencies (and others where ordinance reaches private use)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Easthampton, MA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2020-07-01 |
| Enacted | 2020-07-01 |
| Citation | Easthampton Ord. (2020) (2020-07-01) |
| Enforced by | Easthampton government |
| Topics | facial recognition · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Easthampton Face Surveillance Ban — source ↗ |
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- Virginia § 15.2-1723.2 (facial recognition by local law enforcement, eff. July 1, 2026) · In effect
- Ban biometric recognition in public accommodations (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
- Limit facial recognition in residential buildings (Ban The Scan) · Proposed / pending
- Texas v. Google · In effect
- Lorenzano-Nunez v. Roestenberg — FR wrongful arrest (2026) · Blocked / in litigation
- Montgomery County MD Police Directive FC 0627 · In effect
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