AI facial recognition guardrails failing: Florida legislative session addresses wrongful arrest pattern

Right on Crime analysis published April 2026 examines multiple wrongful arrests in Florida and elsewhere linked to facial recognition used as probable cause without corroborating evidence, and documents that the Florida 2026 legislative session considered HB 875 / SB 1202, which would have required independent evidence before placing suspects in a lineup following an AI match. The bills outline how facial recognition must function as an investigative lead only.