STATE BILLNY S 1422ENGROSSED

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.

NY S 1422 · EngrossedJun 3

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JLJohn LiuSenator · Democrat · SD-016Primary sponsor

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Jun 3, 2026DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLYSenate

Jun 3, 2026PASSED SENATESenate

Jun 3, 2026ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1609Senate

Jun 3, 2026COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULESSenate

May 12, 2026PRINT NUMBER 1422ASenate

May 12, 2026AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGYSenate

May 12, 2026REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGYSenate

Jan 7, 2026REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTIONSenate

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May 6, 2025REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGYSenate

Jan 9, 2025REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTIONSenate

Senate Consumer Protection Committee VoteMay 6, 2025 · Senate · 6 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Consumer Protection Committee VoteMay 12, 2026 · Senate · 6 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Floor Vote - Final PassageJun 3, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 20 nayPassed

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