RFID Legislation
PURPOSE: Restrict the way businesses and libraries in California use RFID tags attached to consumer products or using an RFID reader that could be used to identify an individual. Defeated by members of the California state assembly on June 25, 2005.
- Massachusetts – HB 1447, SB 181
PURPOSE: Requires labels regarding use and purpose of RFID on consumer products; requires the ability to remove tags; and restricts info on tags to inventory and like purposes.
PURPOSE: Creates a task force to study privacy and other issues related to RFID and report on whether legislation is needed.
PURPOSE: Requires a conspicuous label on consumer packaging with RFID disclosing existence of the tag and that the tag can transmit a unique ID before and after purchase.
PURPOSE: Requires manufacturers, retailers and others to ensure placement of a label regarding existence of RFID on product prior to sale.
PURPOSE: Requires written or verbal notice of existence of a tracking device on any product prior to sale.
PURPOSE: Requires businesses purveying tagged items to post notices on their premises and labels on the products; requires removal or deactivation of tag at point of sale.
PURPOSE: Prohibits state or local government from using RFID to track movement or identity of employees, students or clients or others as a condition of a benefit or service.
PURPOSE: Prohibits requiring a person to receive implant of an RFID chip.
- Tennessee – HB 300, SB 699
PURPOSE: Requires conspicuous labeling of goods containing RFID disclosing existence of RFID and that it can transmit unique information.
PURPOSE: Prohibits school district from requiring student to use an RFID device for identification; requires school to provide alternative method to those who object to RFID.
PURPOSE: Amends computer crime law to include RFID.
- Wisconsin – Assembly Bill 291
PURPOSE: Prohibits anyone, including employers or government agencies, from requiring people to have microchips implanted in them. Violators would face fines of up to $10,000.
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