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NY S08004

NY S08004: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation; prohibits entering into a… Verified

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Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation; prohibits entering into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information; provides penalties for…

AI Summary

This bill prohibits biometric surveillance in public accommodations, restricts third-party agreements for biometric data, and mentions penalties for violations, based on the available description. The lack of detail on affected entities is due to the absence of the full bill text.

Business Impact

If you operate a public accommodation in New York, you must cease using biometric surveillance systems or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08004
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
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

Entertainment Retail Law Enforcement Hospitality

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What This Means

New York's proposed bill S08004 seeks to ban biometric surveillance systems in public accommodations and prohibits agreements authorizing third-party use, mentioning penalties for violations. The lack of detail on affected entities is due to the absence of the full bill text.

Key Provisions

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Compliance Checklist

Cease using biometric surveillance systems in public accommodations.
Who: Owners and operators of public accommodations.
Penalty: Monetary penalties for violations.
Obtain written consent before collecting biometric information.
Who: Owners and operators of public accommodations.
Penalty: Liability for damages and potential legal action.

Related & Companion Bills

New York A06211 — Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biome… New Jersey S1464 — Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business …

Full Legal Analysis

Bill S08004 introduces significant restrictions on the use of biometric surveillance systems in places of public accommodation in New York. It prohibits the use of such systems and entering into agreements that authorize third-party use of biometric surveillance systems. The bill mentions penalties for violations, but specific penalties are not detailed in the provided bill description. Additionally, the bill description does not specify which entities are affected by the prohibition, though this might be detailed in the full bill text. The analysis is based on the official description as the full bill text is not available.

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