New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9643 — Relates to banning the use of biometric identifying technology in schools

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

This bill bans the use of biometric technology in schools except for specific purposes.

The bill prohibits schools from using biometric identifying technology unless it serves certain allowed purposes. This aims to protect student privacy and data.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can have greater assurance that their children's biometric data will be protected in school settings.

Summary

Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1412

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9643 do?
Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes.
Who sponsors S9643?
S9643 is sponsored by John Liu.
What is the current status of S9643?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 31, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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