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IL SB3856
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Curran
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AI Summary
- Amends Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) to create a new "security purpose" exemption for collecting biometric data without written consent
- Defines "security purpose" broadly to include preventing retail theft, fraud, protecting property from trespass, controlling property access, protecting persons from stalking/violence/harassment, and assisting law enforcement investigations
- Waives BIPA's notice and written consent requirements when private entities collect biometric identifiers (fingerprints, face scans, iris scans) solely for security purposes
- Requires entities using the security exemption to use biometric data only for security purposes, retain it no longer than reasonably necessary, and document a deletion process and timeframe
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSE
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Assignments2/6/2026
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