S08223

Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises. Reviewed

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AI Summary

This bill prohibits landlords from using facial recognition systems on residential premises in New York, with the effective date and any exceptions or penalties to be confirmed upon full bill text review.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08223
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 18, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 19, 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

Housing Law Enforcement Real Estate Property Management

Topics

What This Means

The proposed legislation seeks to ban the use of facial recognition technology by landlords in residential settings, impacting landlords' operational practices regarding tenant surveillance. The effective date and any exceptions or penalties are to be confirmed.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Compliance Checklist

Cease all use of facial recognition systems on residential properties.
Who: Landlords
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations.
Ensure no retention or access to information obtained from facial recognition systems.
Who: Landlords
Deadline: Upon enactment of the bill
Penalty: Potential legal action from affected individuals.

Related & Companion Bills

New York S00073 — Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landl… New York S02478 — Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landl… New York A00322 — Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landl… New York A04352 — Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landl… New York A06363 — Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landl…

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