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This bill, known as the Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law, aims to regulate the collection and use of biometric data, which includes unique biological characteristics like fingerprints, voice prints, and retina or iris images, generated to identify a specific individual. The law acknowledges the growing use of such data and concerns about its potential for identity theft and public unease when linked to personal information. It prohibits both private and public entities from requiring or coercing individuals to use implantable devices or to be subjected to devices that collect biometric data, with an exception for data collected for a "security purpose," defined as preventing or investigating safety concerns or criminal activity, including assisting law enforcement and protecting property or persons. The bill also clarifies that it does not affect the admissibility of biometric data in legal proceedings, nor does it conflict with other existing privacy laws, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) for healthcare-related data, or apply to specific areas like emergency medical care, DMV fraud detection, FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) for educational data, or financial institutions regulated by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. This law will become operative on January 1, 2027.

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