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Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in connection with an officer camera used by both local and state police including the storage of biometric data.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras by police in New York, including the storage of biometric data.
Business Impact
If you operate a police agency in New York, you must cease using facial recognition with officer cameras or face legal action.
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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
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What This Means
The proposed legislation in New York aims to restrict the use of facial recognition technology in conjunction with officer cameras. This bill affects local and state police agencies, ensuring that biometric data is not collected or stored. It also allows individuals to seek legal remedies if their rights are violated under this law.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras by police agencies.
- Defines key terms related to biometric data and surveillance.
- Allows individuals to seek legal action against violations.
- Exempts lawful use of mobile fingerprint scanning devices under certain conditions.
- Establishes a five-year expiration for the law unless renewed.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman D | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Julia Salazar D | Sponsor | SD-018 |
| Liz Krueger D | Sponsor | SD-028 |
| Luis Sepulveda D | Sponsor | SD-032 |
| Roxanne Persaud D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
Compliance Checklist
Cease the use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras.
Who: All police agencies, officers, and peace officers in New York.
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken against violators.
Who: All police agencies, officers, and peace officers in New York.
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken against violators.
Ensure no biometric data is stored from officer camera recordings.
Who: Police agencies and officers.
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken against violators.
Who: Police agencies and officers.
Deadline: Upon enactment of the law.
Penalty: Legal action may be taken against violators.
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill S6776 prohibits any police agency, officer, or peace officer in New York from installing, activating, or using facial recognition or biometric surveillance systems in connection with officer cameras. This includes any data collected by such cameras. The legislation defines key terms such as 'biometric data' and 'facial recognition' to clarify the scope of the prohibition. Individuals may bring legal action against violators, seeking equitable or declaratory relief. The bill also allows for the use of mobile fingerprint scanning devices under specific lawful conditions, provided they do not retain biometric data. The law is set to take effect 90 days after passage and will expire five years thereafter, unless renewed.
Official Source
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