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NE LB729

Bill

Status

Failed

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kathleen Kauth

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any private or public entity from requiring or coercing individuals to be subject to implantable devices

  • Prohibits private entities from requiring individuals to wear or use devices that collect biometric data, except for security purposes such as law enforcement, property protection, or preventing stalking/violence/harassment

  • Defines biometric data as fingerprints, voice prints, retina images, iris images, and other unique biological patterns used to identify individuals through automatic measurement

  • Excludes photographs, video/audio recordings, HIPAA-covered health information, FERPA-regulated educational data, and financial institution data subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act from the law's requirements

  • Becomes operative on January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Adopt the Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law

Last Action

Kauth FA358 not considered

1/9/2026

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