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NY S03827

NY S03827: Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identificatio… Verified

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Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to…

AI Summary

This bill prohibits biometric identifying technology in schools, allowing fingerprint identification for secure digital logins and other specified purposes.

Business Impact

If you operate schools in New York, you must ensure compliance with biometric technology regulations or face potential penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
S03827
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jun 12, 2025
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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 Education

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What This Means

The proposed legislation in New York seeks to limit the use of biometric identifying technology in schools, allowing it only for specific purposes, including fingerprint identification for secure logins.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to education

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)

Name Role
Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary
Cosponsor

Roll Call Votes

Floor Vote: Vote - Version: A · Jun 12, 2025
38 Yea 21 Nay 4 Other Passed ✓
Education Vote - Version: A · May 6, 2025
11 Yea 3 Nay Passed ✓
Internet And Technology Vote · Mar 12, 2025
5 Yea 2 Nay Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Ensure biometric technology use complies with specified purposes.
Who: Educational institutions in New York.
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny or actions.

Related & Companion Bills

New York A06720 — Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in sc… New York A08853 — Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in sc…

Full Legal Analysis

The bill prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for all purposes except those explicitly allowed. Specified purposes include the use of fingerprint identification for teachers, administrators, and students to securely log into digital devices for academic and administrative functions. This legislation aligns with similar efforts in other states to regulate biometric data usage in educational settings.

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