New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S2539 — Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  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 January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires retailers to display warnings about biometric data collection.

This bill mandates that retailers inform customers by posting signs about the collection of biometric data through electronic devices. It aims to enhance transparency regarding privacy practices.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you will be informed when your biometric data is being tracked or collected while shopping.

Summary

Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices; provides for civil penalties.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.289

  2. SUBSTITUTED FOR A1558C

  3. REFERRED TO CODES

  4. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. PASSED SENATE

  6. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2539C

  7. AMENDED (T) 2539B

  8. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  9. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  10. 1ST REPORT CAL.412

  11. PRINT NUMBER 2539A

  12. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  13. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  14. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S2539 do?
Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices; provides for civil penalties.
Who sponsors S2539?
S2539 is sponsored by Zellnor Myrie.
What is the current status of S2539?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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