HB295 Summary

• Prohibits capturing biometric identifiers (retina or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, hand or face geometry) for commercial purposes without prior written consent from the individual.

• Requires persons possessing biometric identifiers to store and protect them with reasonable care equal to or greater than other confidential information they maintain.

• Restricts disclosure of biometric identifiers except when consented to for identification in disappearance/death cases, completing authorized financial transactions, required by law, or provided to law enforcement with a warrant.

• Mandates destruction of biometric identifiers within one year of the collection purpose expiring, with extensions allowed if required by other laws or until employment termination for security-collected data.

• Establishes civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General on behalf of injured parties.