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ID H0744

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons to inform individuals and obtain consent before capturing biometric identifiers (retina/iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, hand/face geometry) for commercial purposes

  • Prohibits sale, lease, or disclosure of biometric identifiers except for specific purposes including individual consent for identification after disappearance/death, completing authorized financial transactions, or law enforcement with a warrant

  • Mandates destruction of biometric identifiers within one year after the collection purpose expires, with employer-collected identifiers presumed to expire upon employment termination

  • Establishes civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General

  • Exempts financial institution voiceprint data and AI training/development activities unless the AI system is used to uniquely identify specific individuals

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding the capture or use of biometric identifiers.

BIOMETRIC IDENTIFIERS

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Environment, Energy & Technology

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Technology2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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