Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises
This bill prohibits landlords from using facial recognition systems on residential properties in New York. It bans landlords from obtaining, accessing, or using facial recognition technology or any data collected through it on apartments, houses, or other residential units. The law allows the state Attorney General to seek court injunctions and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, and gives affected tenants the right to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages. It directly affects all landlords in residential buildings and aims to prevent the use of this technology for identifying or analyzing tenants' facial features.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
May 23, 2025
Committee
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upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
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