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NY S07572
NY S07572Prohibits 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.
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Introduced
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
In Committee
01/27/2020
01/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to prohibiting the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishing the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof
AI Summary
This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies in New York from using biometric surveillance technology, such as facial recognition. The bill also establishes a task force to study the current and proposed use of biometric surveillance, evaluate its effectiveness and accuracy, and make recommendations on whether and how law enforcement should be permitted to use such technology. The task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2024-2025. The provisions of the bill, except for the establishment of the task force, will expire upon the submission of the task force's report.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY (on 02/03/2020)
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