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NY S01609: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for…

Dead/Failed New York · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 10, 2026 · official bill text

S01609 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action May 7, 2024.

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Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.

In one paragraph

New York's S 1609 (2023-2024) would have added Executive Law sections 837-x and 236 prohibiting police agencies, officers, peace officers and State Police members from acquiring, possessing, accessing or using a biometric surveillance system, or information derived from one. Exceptions covered mobile fingerprint scanning, the State DNA index and the statewide fingerprint system. It also created a Task Force on the Regulation of Biometric Surveillance. Reported and committed to Codes May 7, 2024, it died when the 2023-2024 session ended.

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

What it means for business

None: the bill died at the end of the 2023-2024 session. It would have governed police and State Police, not private businesses.

Key provisions

  1. Prohibition on police agencies, officers and peace officers (section 837-x) and State Police (section 236) using biometric surveillance systems or information from another entity's use
  2. "Biometric information" includes face, fingerprint, hand, eye, voice, DNA sequence and gait; "surveillance information" includes data derived from biometrics such as sentiment or dangerousness
  3. Exceptions: mobile fingerprint scanning during lawful detention with reasonable cause to arrest, DNA index and fingerprint system comparisons, and security systems verifying agency personnel
  4. A person may sue for equitable or declaratory relief; no fines, damages or government enforcer are specified
  5. 12-member task force must report between January 1, 2027 and January 1, 2028 on whether law enforcement should use these systems
  6. Would have taken effect immediately, with the task force expiring 60 days after its report; Assembly companion A1891; died in Codes

Latest legislative action

May 7, 2024. reported and committed to codes

Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)

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Roll call votes

Internet And Technology Vote May 7, 2024

5 yea2 nayPassed

Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial RecognitionAI in Law Enforcement

Affected industries

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