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A 1891 — 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

New YorkIntroduced Jan 1, 2023

A 1891 prohibits law enforcement agencies in New York from using biometric surveillance technology, including facial recognition systems. The bill also establishes a task force to regulate biometric surveillance and outlines provisions for the expiration and repeal of certain existing laws. The legislation aims to address privacy and surveillance concerns related to the use of biometric data by law enforcement. As of January 3, 2024, the bill was referred to the Governmental Operations committee for further review.

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