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NY S 5609

NY S 5609: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and provides… Verified

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Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions

AI Summary

Bill S 5609 prohibits law enforcement's use of biometric surveillance technology, establishes a task force, and includes expiration and repeal provisions as per the official description.

Business Impact

If you use biometric surveillance, you must comply with new restrictions or face legal challenges.

State
New York
Bill Number
S 5609
Status
In Committee
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Verified
Jun 3, 2026
Data Updated
Jun 3, 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 Surveillance Technology

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What This Means

New York's Bill S 5609 restricts law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technology, forms a task force, and includes expiration and repeal provisions, according to the official description.

Key Provisions

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REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES

Compliance Checklist

Cease the use of biometric surveillance technology
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Legal repercussions for non-compliance

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

Bill S 5609, introduced in the New York State Senate, aims to amend the executive law to prohibit law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technology. The biometric surveillance regulation task force is established to evaluate the impact of biometric surveillance. The task force's duties, such as recommending regulations and reporting, are assumed based on typical task force roles unless specified in the bill text. The inclusion of specific technologies like facial recognition is speculative without the full bill text. The bill includes expiration and repeal provisions, but it is unclear if these apply to both the prohibition and the task force without the full bill text. Verification of the task force composition requires the full bill text.

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