Loading chat...

ID H0573

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes unlawful the use of whole-body imaging devices at public facilities or government buildings in Idaho for screening purposes, except as provided in the statute.

  • Prohibits whole-body imaging as the sole or primary screening method; may only be used after another screening method such as metal detection demonstrates cause for additional screening.

  • Requires individuals undergoing whole-body imaging to be informed about the technology's operation, privacy policies, generated images, and their right to request a pat-down search as an alternative.

  • Mandates deletion of all whole-body imaging images after the determination to allow or deny a person entry or boarding is made; images cannot be stored, transferred, shared, or copied.

  • Requires the Chief of the Bureau of Homeland Security to certify before implementation that repeated exposure to whole-body scanners will not harm frequent flyers or workers and to submit annual reports to the legislature on implementation, usage rates, privacy violations, and health effects.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law relating to homeland security to provide for limitations on whole-body imaging; to provide for findings and reporting by the Chief of the Bureau of Homeland Security for the state of Idaho.

WHOLE-BODY IMAGING

Last Action

to St Aff

3/19/2010

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/19/2010
Transportation and Defense2/18/2010

Full Bill Text

No bill text available