NY S9172: Prohibits the state, state agencies and departments and contractors doing business with the state, its agencies or departments from retaining facial … Verified

Bill S9172, introduced in the New York Senate, prohibits the state, its agencies, departments, and contractors from retaining or sharing facial recognition images without legal authorization from a court of competent jurisdiction. This restriction applies to any record management system used by these entities. The bill also addresses the handling of aggregate License Plate Reader (LPR) data, audio and video surveillance recordings, and driver license photographs, prohibiting their use as repositories or storage systems without court authorization. However, it permits the storage and sharing of specifically-identified records that are lawfully obtained as part of a specific criminal investigation, without requiring court authorization. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. It aims to regulate the use of surveillance technologies by state entities and their contractors.