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NY S03226

NY S03226: Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in connection with an officer camera used by both local and state police including the storage of … Verified

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Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in connection with an officer camera used by both local and state police including the storage of biometric data.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the use of facial recognition technology with police officer cameras in New York.

Business Impact

If you operate police body cameras in New York, you must stop using facial recognition technology immediately to avoid legal issues.

State
New York
Bill Number
S03226
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 3, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 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 Public Safety

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What This Means

The proposed bill S03226 in New York aims to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in conjunction with police officer cameras. This legislation seeks to address concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of biometric data. Local and state police will be directly affected by these new restrictions.

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Compliance Checklist

Cease the use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras
Who: Local and state police departments
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for non-compliance
Stop storing biometric data collected via officer cameras
Who: Local and state police departments
Penalty: Potential legal challenges for non-compliance

Related & Companion Bills

New York S01076 — Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in conne… New York A03712 — Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in conne… New York A01601 — Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in conne… New York S6776 — Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in conne… New York A10913 — Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in conne…

Full Legal Analysis

Bill S03226 seeks to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in connection with officer cameras utilized by both local and state police forces in New York. The bill aims to enhance privacy protections for individuals and mitigate concerns regarding surveillance and misuse of personal data. While the bill does not specify a timeline for enforcement or compliance deadlines, it aligns with similar legislative efforts in other states that seek to regulate or limit the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies.

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