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NY A11332

NY A11332: Prohibits the state, state agencies and departments and contractors doing business with the state, its agencies or departments from retaining facial … Verified

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Prohibits the state, state agencies and departments and contractors doing business with the state, its agencies or departments from retaining facial recognition images or sharing such images with third parties without legal authorization by a court.

AI Summary

Prohibits New York state entities and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without court authorization.

Business Impact

If you contract with NY state and use facial recognition, you must obtain court approval to retain or share images.

State
New York
Bill Number
A11332
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Jan 1, 2020
Last Action
Sep 19, 2018
Last Verified
May 19, 2026
Data Updated
May 19, 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

Technology Law Enforcement Security Government Surveillance

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What This Means

This bill restricts New York state agencies and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without court approval. It also covers other surveillance data, with exceptions for specific criminal investigations.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to governmental operations

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-012
Sponsor HD-053
Sponsor HD-015
Sponsor HD-095
Sponsor HD-092

Compliance Checklist

Ensure no facial recognition images are retained or shared without court authorization.
Who: State agencies, departments, and contractors doing business with the state.
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for non-compliance.

Related & Companion Bills

New York A04916 — Prohibits the state, state agencies and departments and con… New York S9172 — Prohibits the state, state agencies and departments and con…

Full Legal Analysis

Bill A11332, introduced in the New York State Assembly, prohibits the state, its agencies, departments, and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without legal authorization from a court. The bill also applies to aggregate data from license plate readers, audio and video surveillance, and driver license photographs. However, it allows for the storage and sharing of specifically-identified records obtained as part of a specific criminal investigation. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. It reflects a broader legislative trend towards regulating surveillance technology to address privacy concerns.

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