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NY A08788

NY A08788: Enacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recog… Verified

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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.

AI Summary

The bill proposes studying privacy concerns and regulatory approaches for facial recognition technology in New York.

Business Impact

If you operate in facial recognition technology in New York, you must comply with privacy studies by the bill's enactment date or face regulatory penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A08788
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Low
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 16, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Law Enforcement Technology Consumer Protection Government

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What This Means

The 'Facial Recognition Technology Study Act' aims to address privacy concerns surrounding facial recognition technology by exploring regulatory frameworks.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to governmental operations

Bill Sponsors

Name Role
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Primary
Primary
Cosponsor
Cosponsor

Compliance Checklist

Participate in the task force and provide necessary data and assistance
Who: State departments and agencies
Deadline: As requested by the chairperson

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Full Legal Analysis

The 'Facial Recognition Technology Study Act' suggests studying the regulatory landscape surrounding facial recognition technology, focusing on privacy concerns.

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