SB3122 — BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES
Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act may commence an action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.
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Read SB3122 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema
Sponsors
- Chris Balkema · Primary
- Neil Anderson · Cosponsor
- Terri Bryant · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Chris Balkema Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Neil Anderson Republican
- Terri Bryant Republican
Not signed on (180)
180 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB3122 do?
- Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act may commence an action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors SB3122 ?
- SB3122 is sponsored by Chris Balkema (Republican), Neil Anderson (Republican), and Terri Bryant (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB3122 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB3122 ?
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