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NY A08788
Bill
Status
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Vanel
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AI Summary
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Establishes a task force to study the proper regulatory approach to facial recognition technology, defined as technology that identifies or verifies persons by comparing facial features from images or video against a database
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Task force must examine privacy concerns, regulatory actions taken by other states/localities/countries, potential misuse or abuse of the technology, and best administrative methods for regulation
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Comprised of seven members: two appointed by the governor (one serving as chairperson), two by the senate temporary president, two by the assembly speaker, and one by the Office of Information Technology Services director
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Members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses incurred during their service
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Task force must report findings to the governor and legislature within one year of the act's effective date
Legislative Description
Enacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recognition technology.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026