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Hawley Introduces Stop Flock Abuse Act for AI Cameras

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 3:46 PM UTC · How we work

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Stop Flock Abuse Act to regulate AI surveillance cameras.
The bill bars government sharing of vehicle data and mandates deletion within ten days unless investigating.
It prohibits facial recognition, requires written approval with audit logs, and mandates encrypted U.S.-based storage.
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) urged AG Todd Blanche for guidance on camera misuse.

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced the Stop Flock Abuse Act to regulate AI surveillance cameras.
The bill bars government sharing of vehicle data and mandates deletion within ten days unless investigating.
It prohibits facial recognition, requires written approval with audit logs, and mandates encrypted U.S.-based storage.
Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Katie Britt (R-AL) urged AG Todd Blanche for guidance on camera misuse.