Minneapolis FR Ban
Minneapolis Facial Recognition Technology Ban Ordinance
Minneapolis, MN · Minneapolis, Minn., FR Ban Ordinance (Feb. 12, 2021)
- Status
- In effect
- Applies to
- City of Minneapolis departments and staff, including Minneapolis Police Department
- Enforced by
- Minneapolis City Council (exceptions approval and reporting oversight)
Minneapolis bans city departments, including the police department, from procuring facial recognition technology or using data derived from it, with a council-approved exceptions process and annual reporting. No repeal or weakening amendment was found — the ordinance appears to remain in effect as of June 2026.
Who is protected: Minneapolis residents and visitors
Legal detail
Ordinance adopted Feb. 12, 2021 (Council file RCA-2021-00187) prohibits city department procurement of facial recognition technology and use of FR-derived data, subject to a defined exceptions process and annual summary reporting.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Minneapolis, MN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | February 12, 2021 |
| Citation | Minneapolis, Minn., FR Ban Ordinance (Feb. 12, 2021) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | facial recognition · biometric data · police and surveillance AI · government use of AI · consumer data privacy |
| Bill text | RCA-2021-00187 — Facial Recognition Technology Ban (Minneapolis LIMS) |
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