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A 529 — Relates to allowing a jury instruction stating biometric evidence shall not be dispositive in the jury's decision

New YorkIntroduced Jan 1, 2023

This bill proposes to allow a jury instruction that biometric evidence should not be the sole determining factor in a jury's decision. It addresses concerns about the reliability and potential misuse of biometric data in legal proceedings. The legislation aims to prevent overreliance on biometric evidence, which could lead to privacy and surveillance harms. The bill is currently in the legislative process and has been referred to the Codes Committee.

Privacy & Surveillance
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