HB5521

BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act restricts law enforcement use of biometric data and facial recognition services.

The Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act prohibits law enforcement agencies from obtaining, retaining, or using biometric identification systems or information derived from such systems. It also restricts the Secretary of State from providing facial recognition search services or photographs obtained in the process of issuing a driver's license or permit to law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement purposes. The Act allows for the release of personal information only to specific entities and under certain conditions, such as written requests or court orders.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 25

8:00 AM

House Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

Apr 2

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee