Bill > S03699

This bill establishes a task force to comprehensively study facial recognition technology, which is defined as technology capable of identifying or verifying individuals by comparing their facial features against a database. The task force will consist of seven members appointed by the governor, senate president, assembly speaker, and the director of information technology services, with one of the governor's appointees serving as chairperson. The task force is charged with investigating potential privacy concerns, examining regulatory approaches taken by other jurisdictions, exploring potential misuses of the technology, identifying best administrative methods for regulation, and preparing for future technological developments. Members will serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for actual expenses. Within one year of the bill's effective date, the task force must submit a detailed report of its findings to the governor and legislature. All state and local government agencies are required to provide assistance and data to support the task force's work. The bill is designed to proactively understand and potentially regulate facial recognition technology before its widespread adoption, with a focus on protecting individual privacy and preventing potential technological abuses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3699