Establishes provisions relating to release of certain liabilities for unauthorized or negligent disclosure of biometric identifiers or information

SB 1359 creates legal protection for private companies (like businesses or apps) that collect biometric data (such as fingerprints or facial scans) if they follow specific rules. To avoid liability for accidental or careless data leaks, companies must post clear notices, explain why they collect the data, create a plan to destroy it after use or within three years, and protect it as securely as other sensitive information. The bill explicitly excludes medical data under HIPAA, genetic testing results, and financial data covered by federal laws from its scope. It does not change existing legal processes for court cases involving biometric data or override other privacy laws.