The Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act prohibits law enforcement and agreements with third parties, state, local, and federal agencies from using biometric systems, with exceptions for the Secretary of State's issuance of mobile driver's licenses or ID cards.
If you operate in Illinois and use biometric identification systems, you must cease usage by the bill's effective date or face legal penalties.
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What This Means
The Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act restricts law enforcement and agreements with third parties, state, local, and federal agencies from using biometric systems, while allowing the Secretary of State to use facial recognition for identity verification when issuing mobile driver's licenses or ID cards. It establishes a private right of action and empowers the Attorney General to enforce compliance.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits law enforcement agencies and agreements with third parties, state, local, and federal agencies from obtaining, retaining, possessing, accessing, using, or requesting biometric identification systems.
- Establishes a private right of action for individuals affected by violations.
- Empowers the Attorney General to enforce compliance with the Act.
- Defines key terms such as 'biometric identification system.'
- Allows limited exceptions for the Secretary of State for facial recognition search services for verification of identity for mobile licenses or identification cards.
Latest Legislative Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 20)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aaron Schock | Primary |
| Bradley Stephens | Primary |
| Daniel V. Beiser | Primary |
| Greg Harris | Primary |
| Jay Hoffman D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Who: Law enforcement agencies in Illinois
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Liability for damages and attorney fees
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Liability for damages and attorney fees
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