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NY A11119: Requires legislative members to verify attendance on legislative session days via an identification card system and facial recognition technology.

Introduced New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 6, 2026 · official bill text

A11119 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Signed
  5. In effect
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Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Signed / enacted
Signed into law; it may or may not be in effect yet.
In effect
The effective date has passed.
Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

This bill mandates New York legislative members to verify attendance using an ID card system, with assumed integration of facial recognition technology based on the title.

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

What it means for business

If you operate within the New York legislature, you must implement facial recognition attendance verification by January 1 or face compliance issues.

What this means

The proposed legislation aims to enhance attendance verification for New York's legislative members by integrating an identification card system, with assumed use of facial recognition technology. This assumption is based on the title and not confirmed by the bill text.

Key provisions

  1. Members must verify attendance using an ID card system, with assumed integration of facial recognition technology based on the title.
  2. The bill requires the use of ID cards, but details on privacy, data protection, equipment installation, and penalties are not available.

Compliance checklist

  • Implement biometric facial recognition attendance verification system Who: New York State Assembly and Senate members Deadline: By January 1 following enactment Penalty: Compliance issues may arise
  • Ensure identification card readers are equipped with facial recognition technology Who: Legislative chambers Deadline: By January 1 following enactment Penalty: Compliance issues may arise

Latest legislative action

Apr 24, 2026. referred to governmental operations

Full analysis

The bill requires legislative members to verify their attendance on legislative session days using an ID card system, with assumed integration of facial recognition technology based on the title. However, without the full bill text, details about privacy and data protection measures, the installation of equipment, or penalties for non-compliance are not available, which are important for a comprehensive understanding of the bill.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
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Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial Recognition

Affected industries

Law EnforcementTechnology

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