# Facial Recognition Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary

## What This Bill Does

The Facial Recognition Act of 2025 is a proposed law that would regulate how law enforcement agencies use facial recognition technology. The bill creates rules and restrictions around when and how police can use facial recognition systems to identify suspects or investigate crimes. It establishes definitions for different types of facial recognition use and sets up requirements that law enforcement must follow to use this technology legally.

## Who Is Affected

**Law enforcement agencies** at federal, state, and local levels would be the primary targets of these regulations. **Police departments and investigative agencies** would need to comply with new rules or risk losing federal grant funding (up to 15% reduction). **Citizens and suspects** could benefit from protections against potentially inaccurate or misused facial recognition technology. **State and local governments** that receive federal crime-fighting grants would need to ensure compliance.

## Key Provisions

The bill defines important terms like "facial recognition," "face surveillance" (real-time tracking), and "arrest photo databases." It distinguishes between different types of databases that can be searched. Notably, the bill includes protections against using "illegitimately obtained information"—data gathered illegally, through deception, or in violation of privacy policies. The bill also requires that any evidence derived from facial recognition must be disclosed, and it establishes standards for testing the accuracy of facial recognition systems before they're used in the field.