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Enacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recognition technology.
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New York's A 8788, the "facial recognition technology study act," would create a seven-member task force (two appointed by the governor, two by the senate temporary president, two by the assembly speaker, one by the director of the office of information technology services) to study the proper regulatory approach to facial recognition technology, including privacy concerns and misuse, and report to the governor and legislature within one year of the effective date. It regulates no one. Would take effect immediately. Referred to Governmental Operations June 5, 2025 (and 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, it would only create a study task force and place no requirements on businesses.
Key provisions
- Short title: the "facial recognition technology study act"
- Establishes a task force to study the proper regulatory approach to the development of facial recognition technology
- Study topics: privacy concerns, regulatory actions by other states, localities or countries, ways the technology can be misused or abused, best administrative methods, and other subjects determined by the chairperson
- Seven members: two appointed by the governor (one of whom chairs), two by the temporary president of the senate, two by the speaker of the assembly, and one by the director of the office of information technology services
- Members receive no compensation but may receive actual and necessary expenses; state and local agencies must provide facilities, assistance and data on the chairperson's request
- Report to the governor and the legislature due "no later than one year after the effective date of this act"
- Would take effect immediately; introduced June 5, 2025, referred to Governmental Operations, with no further action
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to governmental operations
Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Clyde Vanel D | Primary |
| SOLAGES | Primary |
| WOERNER | Primary |
| MORINELLO | Cosponsor |
| NORRIS | Cosponsor |
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