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NY A10913
Bill
Status
8/17/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nathalia Fernandez
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AI Summary
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Prohibits police agencies, police officers, and peace officers from installing, activating, or using facial recognition or biometric surveillance systems in connection with officer cameras or data collected by officer cameras.
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Defines "facial recognition or biometric surveillance" as automated or semi-automated processes that identify persons based on facial characteristics or biometric data, or generate surveillance information about individuals based on such data.
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Exempts automated processes used solely for redacting recordings to protect privacy if no biometric data or surveillance information is generated or retained.
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Allows use of mobile fingerprint scanning devices during lawful detention for identification purposes if no biometric data or surveillance information is retained.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law and expires and is repealed 5 years after that date; provides for civil action for equitable or declaratory relief against violating agencies or officers.
Legislative Description
Prohibits facial recognition technology to be used in connection with an officer camera used by both local and state police including the storage of biometric data.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
8/17/2020