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S 5609 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions

Summary
Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits invasive biometric surveillance by law enforcement, aligning with civil rights protections and accountability in criminal justice reform.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits law enforcement use of biometric surveillance technology, restricting a privacy-invasive tech application per topic focus on data privacy.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 25, 2025 Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Total actions
4
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Committee
4
Feb 25, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
May 5, 2025
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Julia Salazar
Julia Salazar
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
18
Co
Photo of Brad Hoylman-Sigal
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
47
Co
Photo of Jabari Brisport
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
25
Co
Photo of Jamaal Bailey
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
36
Co
Photo of Liz Krueger
Liz Krueger
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
28
Co
Photo of Luis Sepúlveda
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
NY
32
Co
Photo of Robert Jackson
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
31