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NY A06363

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Latrice Walker

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits landlords from obtaining, retaining, accessing, or using any facial recognition system on residential premises

  • Defines facial recognition to include both identification based on facial characteristics and analysis of sentiment, state of mind, or "propensities" like perceived dangerousness

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions against violations and impose civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation

  • Allows individuals subjected to unlawful facial recognition to sue for actual damages or $1,000 (whichever is greater), plus attorneys' fees and costs

  • Takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises.

Last Action

referred to housing

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing3/4/2025

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