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IA SSB3085

SB

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Technology

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires private entities possessing biometric data (retina, iris, fingerprint, voice, facial geometry) to develop written retention policies and destroy data within three years after the subject's last interaction or when collection purposes are fulfilled
  • Prohibits private entities from collecting biometric data without first providing written notice to the individual about the collection and its purposes, and bans selling, leasing, or profiting from such data
  • Mandates that biometric data be stored and protected using industry-standard security methods equivalent to or stronger than password protection
  • Exempts employers using employee biometric data solely within the scope of employment, and excludes photographs, written signatures, demographic data, and medical imaging from the definition of biometric identifiers
  • Establishes civil penalties enforced by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing: $1,000 for first violation, $5,000 for second, and $10,000 for third or subsequent violations, with a 30-day cure period for first-time offenders

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to private entity requirements concerning biometric data, and providing civil penalties.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Technology1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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