# Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-105: 44-15-105 Prohibition of facial recognition technology

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-105

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-105
- **Heading:** 44-15-105 Prohibition of facial recognition technology
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 44 / Chapter 15 / Part 1 / Section 44-15-105

## Text

44-15-105 . Prohibition of facial recognition technology. (1) Except as provided in 44-15-106 and 44-15-108 , a state or local government agency, law enforcement agency, public employee, or public official may not:

(a) obtain, retain, possess, access, request, or use facial recognition technology or information derived from a search using facial recognition technology;

(b) enter into an agreement with a third-party vendor for any purpose listed in subsection (1)(a); or

(c) install or equip a continuous facial surveillance monitoring camera on public buildings or on public roads and highways of this state, except as provided in 46-5-117 .

(2) The motor vehicle division may not establish a digital driver's license program that utilizes facial recognition technology without the consent of the legislature.

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-101 44-15-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-101.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-102 44-15-102 Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-102.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-103 44-15-103 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-103.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-104 44-15-104 Prohibition of continuous facial surveillance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-104.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-105 44-15-105 Prohibition of facial recognition technology](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-105.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-106 44-15-106 Use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- warrant required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-106.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-107 44-15-107 Disclosure to criminal defendants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-107.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-108 44-15-108 Use of facial recognition technology by state and local government agencies -- when permitted -- restrictions on use -- exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-108.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-109 44-15-109 Notice requirement -- policy and retention requirements for third-party vendors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-109.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-110 44-15-110 Meaningful human review -- policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-110.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-111 44-15-111 Audit -- reporting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-111.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 44-15-112 44-15-112 Penalty](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T44_C15_P1_S44-15-112.md)

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