A local resident urged the commission to consider a ban or moratorium on privately owned AI cameras (Flock) that analyze license plates and faces, citing privacy concerns and a request to review Utah code and seek stronger regulation.

Citizens urge amendments to Colorado surveillance bill to ensure transparency and protect privacy.

City staff briefed council on an early-stage petition to regulate Flock Safety cameras; staff warned some proposed provisions are unenforceable for private cameras and flagged notarization errors in the petition form.

The Anchorage Assembly introduced an ordinance to tighten municipal rules on surveillance technology — including automated license-plate readers and limits on data retention — and set a public hearing for Sept. 1, 2026. The measure would require Assembly approval for future acquisitions and add audit and enforcement provisions.

Forum candidates urged bans or limits on flock cameras and called for human review of AI decisions in hiring, housing and policing to prevent built‑in bias, with calls for transparency from companies about model training.

The Senate approved an amended substitute for Senate Bill 4 to create a state registry of data brokers, an accessible deletion mechanism for residents and new limits on surveillance pricing and retail facial‑recognition uses. Debate focused on exemptions for regulated industries and how the portal will operate.

Missouri lawmakers propose six new sections to regulate drone and surveillance use.

Facial recognition services must identify only specific individuals in exempted circumstances.

Lawmakers approved an engrossed committee substitute for Senate Bill 84 prohibiting officers from installing surveillance cameras on private property without owner consent or a warrant, with exceptions for lawful presence or exigent circumstances; vote was unanimous on the floor (34–0).