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NY A01447
Bill
Status
1/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement from using biometric identifying technology (including facial recognition, fingerprints, iris patterns, DNA, voice, and gait analysis) as the sole factor in establishing probable cause for arrest or custody
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Requires all municipal police departments, sheriff's offices, and the New York State Police to adopt written policies by January 1, 2027 prohibiting stops, detentions, or searches based solely on biometric identifying technology
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Authorizes the Division of Criminal Justice Services to withhold state funds from any law enforcement agency that fails to comply with these requirements
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Defines biometric identifying technology broadly as any software, algorithm, or application that collects or analyzes measurable physical or behavioral characteristics to identify individuals
Legislative Description
Prohibits the use of facial recognition and biometric information as the sole factor in determining the existence of probable cause to place in custody or arrest an individual.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026