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ID H0744
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Requires persons to inform individuals and obtain consent before capturing biometric identifiers (retina/iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, hand/face geometry) for commercial purposes
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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
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Mandates destruction of biometric identifiers within one year after the collection purpose expires, with employer-collected identifiers presumed to expire upon employment termination
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Establishes civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General
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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