S 1609 — 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

S 1609 prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement in New York. It also establishes a task force to regulate biometric surveillance and includes provisions for the expiration and repeal of certain existing provisions. The bill addresses concerns related to privacy and surveillance by restricting the use of technologies such as facial recognition. The bill is currently under review, with its latest action being reported and committed to codes on May 7, 2024.