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AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of facial recognition technology on consumers, with exceptions potentially for safety purposes, pending definition confirmation.
Business Impact
If you use facial recognition technology on consumers, you must cease its use unless for legitimate safety purposes by the bill's effective date or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
Senate Bill S3268 seeks to regulate the use of facial recognition technology in New Jersey by prohibiting its application on consumers, pending clarification on safety exceptions.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits use of facial recognition technology on consumers, with exceptions potentially for safety purposes.
- Relationship to P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.) requires confirmation.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Beck, Jennifer | Primary |
| Corrado, Kristin M. | Primary |
| Corrado, Kristin M. | Primary |
| Diegnan, Patrick J. | Primary |
| Gill, Nia H. | Primary |
| Steinhardt, Douglas J. | Primary |
| Sweeney, Stephen M. | Primary |
| Tiver, Latham R | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Cease use of biometric surveillance systems on consumers unless for legitimate safety purposes
Who: Retailers and service providers
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Fines up to $10,000 for first offenses
Who: Retailers and service providers
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Fines up to $10,000 for first offenses
Review and update privacy policies to comply with the new regulations
Who: Businesses utilizing biometric technologies
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Fines and potential cease and desist orders
Who: Businesses utilizing biometric technologies
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Fines and potential cease and desist orders
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