In one paragraph
New York's A 6363 would add Real Property Law § 235-k making it unlawful for any landlord to obtain, retain, access or use, on residential premises, any facial recognition system or information obtained from one. The Attorney General could seek an injunction and a civil penalty of not more than $10,000; individuals could sue for actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater, plus attorneys' fees. Would take effect on the 120th day after it becomes law. Introduced March 4, 2025 and referred to the Housing Committee (again January 7, 2026); it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, landlords could not use facial recognition on residential premises, and would face Attorney General penalties up to $10,000 and tenant suits for at least $1,000 per violation.
Key provisions
- Real Property Law § 235-k: unlawful for a landlord to obtain, retain, access or use on residential premises any facial recognition system or information obtained from it
- "Facial recognition" covers identifying a person from facial characteristics and analyzing them to determine sentiment, state of mind or "level of dangerousness"
- Attorney General may seek an injunction on at least five days' notice and a civil penalty of "not more than ten thousand dollars"
- Private right of action: actual damages or $1,000 per violation, whichever is greater, plus injunction; prevailing plaintiffs get costs and reasonable attorneys' fees
- No exemptions are stated
- Would take effect on the 120th day after it becomes law; referred to Housing, with no further action
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to housing
Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| David Weprin D | Primary |
| DIPIETRO | Primary |
| Latrice Walker D | Primary |
| THIELE | Primary |
| ABINANTI | Cosponsor |
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