New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York A 6031
Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jo Anne Simon (Democratic)
Cosponsors (17)
- Clyde Vanel (Democratic)
- Harvey Epstein
- Karines Reyes (Democratic)
- Nader Sayegh (Democratic)
- Vivian Cook (Democratic)
- Catalina Cruz (Democratic)
- Alicia Hyndman (Democratic)
- Deborah Glick (Democratic)
- Robert Smullen (Republican)
- David McDonough (Republican)
- Kenneth Blankenbush (Republican)
- Donna Lupardo (Democratic)
- Christopher Eachus (Democratic)
- Anna Kelles (Democratic/Working Families)
- Jeff Gallahan (Republican/Conservative)
- Jerett Gandolfo (Republican/Conservative/Independence)
- Karl Brabenec (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 11, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 6031A - May 11, 2026 · House
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION - Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION - Feb 25, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION