New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1422
Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John Liu (Democratic)
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
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote - Version: A | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 12, 2026 Senate | Consumer Protection Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 6, 2025 Senate | Consumer Protection Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1609 - Jun 3, 2026 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - May 12, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 1422A - May 12, 2026 · Senate
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY - May 12, 2026 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION - May 6, 2025 · Senate
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY - Jan 9, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION