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IL HB 5521: Biometric Surveillance Act

In Committee Illinois

Last verified Oct 24, 2026 · official bill text

HB 5521 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Enacted
Signed into law, or became law without a signature or over a veto.
Effective date
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Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

Illinois's HB 5521 (104th General Assembly) would create the Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act. Law enforcement agencies could not obtain, retain, possess, access, request or use a biometric identification system, including through a third party or another government agency. It would give a private right of action and Attorney General enforcement. Re-referred to the House Rules Committee on March 27, 2026.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Not law. Police and other law enforcement agencies could not use biometric identification systems, and could be sued or face Attorney General enforcement, if the bill were enacted.

Key provisions

  1. Law enforcement agencies could not obtain, retain, possess, access, request, use, or contract with a third party, State or local agency, or federal agency to obtain or use a biometric identification system
  2. Would provide a private right of action and enforcement by the Attorney General
  3. Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and Illinois Vehicle Code: the Secretary of State could not provide facial recognition search services except to verify identity when issuing a mobile driver's license or identification card
  4. Last action 3/27/2026: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Latest legislative action

Apr 9, 2026. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

Sponsors

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial RecognitionAI in Law Enforcement

Affected industries

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