IL HB3414

Removes "for each violation" language from the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), eliminating per-violation damages and instead limiting recovery to a single set of liquidated damages ($1,000 for negligent violations, $5,000 for intentional/reckless violations) plus actual damages, whichever is greater.

Establishes a one-year statute of limitations for all BIPA claims calculated from the date of the initial violation, with continuing violations or violations of separate provisions treated as a single occurrence.

Allows employees to waive their right to file BIPA enforcement actions after receiving an explanation of their rights.

Exempts licensed nursing home operators from BIPA requirements if biometric information is used only for employment, HR, compliance, payroll, identification, authentication, safety, security, or fraud prevention purposes; not sold or traded; and subject to documented deletion procedures.

Applies amendments retroactively to all pending actions and causes of action accruing on or after the effective date; takes effect immediately upon becoming law.