In one paragraph
New Jersey's A3926 would bar public and private entities from collecting, retaining, converting, storing or sharing biometric identifier information unless they post clear, plain-language notice at every common entryway about their use of a biometric surveillance system. Penalties would be $5,000 for a first violation and $10,000 for later ones, with criminal grading for a pattern of violations.
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What it means for business
Businesses and public bodies using biometric surveillance would have to post entryway notice or stop collecting biometric data; penalties are $5,000, then $10,000 per violation.
Key provisions
- Section 1(a)-(b): a public or private entity may not collect, retain, convert, store or share biometric identifier information, except where it posts clear notice at every common entryway about its biometric surveillance system.
- Section 1(c): civil administrative penalty of $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for each later violation, collected by the Attorney General under the Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999.
- Section 1(c): a pattern of violations (five or more on separate days within thirty days) is a fourth-degree crime; a violation after a prior fourth-degree conviction is a third-degree crime.
- Section 1(d): a biometric surveillance system is software that collects biometric identifier information, including facial, iris, retina, voice, fingerprint or palm recognition.
- Section 2: takes effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment.
Latest legislative action
Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee
Sponsors (showing 5 of 23)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Barlas, Al R | Primary |
| Conaway, Herb | Primary |
| Dancer, Ronald S. | Primary |
| Danielsen, Joe D | Primary |
| DePhillips, Christopher P. | Primary |
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