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IL HB 5521: BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT prohibits law enforcement from obtaining, retaining, possessing, accessing, requesting, using biometric systems, and entering agreements with third parties, state, local, or federal agencies.
Business Impact
If you operate a biometric identification system in Illinois, you must cease operations or face legal action from the Attorney General.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT — Track this IL bill and its compliance implications at AI Laws by State. The Act prohibits law enforcement from agreements with third parties, state, local, or federal agencies and limits the Secretary of State's use of facial recognition.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits law enforcement from obtaining, retaining, possessing, accessing, requesting, and using biometric identification systems and entering agreements with third parties, state, local, or federal agencies.
- Limits facial recognition services by the Secretary of State to identity verification for mobile licenses.
- Establishes a private right of action for individuals affected by violations of the Act.
Latest Legislative Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kelly M. Cassidy D | Primary |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock D | Cosponsor |
| Kevin John Olickal D | Cosponsor |
| Lilian Jiménez D | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Cease use of biometric identification systems
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Legal action from the Attorney General
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Legal action from the Attorney General
Limit facial recognition services to identity verification only
Who: Secretary of State
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Who: Secretary of State
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Verified against metadata only (no full text — capped at 85%). 1 source(s) checked. The Attorney General is responsible for enforcement, and individuals affected by violations have a private right of action. The bill also amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code to limit the Secretary of State's use of facial recognition services to identity verification for mobile licenses.
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