Vote: Committee vote · Internet And Technology
Senate Internet And TechnologyFeb 25, 2026Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)
Sponsor · State Senator, District 18 · Democratic/Working Families
Senate bill · S5609 (2025-26)
Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and provides for the…
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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
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Latest action Feb 25, 2026
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.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
New York State Senate
Same as A1045, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Amends the Executive Law.
Committee
Governmental Operations · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Internet And Technology · New York State Senate.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To prohibit the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforce- ment and establish a task force to examine the issue, determine whether the use of such technology should be allowed, and if so, propose a comprehensive set of standards for use of such technology.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Internet And Technology
Senate Internet And TechnologyMay 5, 2025Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)
Cosponsors
Chris Burdick, Diana Moreno and 13 more on Agora
- Democratic15
- Chris Burdick
- Diana Moreno
- Emily Gallagher
- Jabari Brisport
- Jamaal Bailey
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas
- Karines Reyes
- Liz Krueger
- Luis R. Sepúlveda
- MaryJane Shimsky
- Robert C. Carroll
- Robert Jackson
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Full history
- Feb 25, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
NY Senate
- May 5, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
NY Senate
- Feb 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
NY Senate
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- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
NY Assembly
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