Local law · Int 0213-2026
Prohibiting places or providers of public accommodation from using biometric recognition technology and protecting any biometric identifier information…
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to prohibiting places or providers of public accommodation from using biometric recognition technology and protecting any biometric identifier information collected
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would make it unlawful for any place or provider of public accommodation to use of biometric recognition technology to verify or identify a customer. It would also require places or providers of public accommodation to notify customers if biometric identifier information is collected and to require written consent before any biometric recognition technology could be used. Additionally, the bill would require any such information collected to be protected and for written policies regarding its use to be made available.
Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries
Introduced in conjunction with the Brooklyn Borough President.
Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Technology
Cosponsors
Jennifer Gutiérrez, Pierina Ana Sanchez and 26 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic27
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- Jennifer Gutiérrez
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Farah N. Louis
- Christopher Marte
- Justin E. Sanchez
- Shaun Abreu
- Gale A. Brewer
- Crystal Hudson
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Alexa Avilés
- Sandy Nurse
- Yusef Salaam
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Full history
- Mar 2, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Technology
- Mar 2, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Technology
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Technology
NYC Council