New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A6031 — Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 6031A

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  3. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

  4. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND 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

civil-rights technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A6031 do?
Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.
Who sponsors A6031?
A6031 is sponsored by Jo Anne Simon.
What is the current status of A6031?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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