SB3122

BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

SB3122 amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act to redefine biometric identifiers and establish guidelines for their collection, retention, and.

SB3122 amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act to redefine "biometric identifier" to include retina or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or scans of hand or face geometry, excluding certain mathematical representations. It defines "biometric lock" and "biometric time clock" as devices converting biometric identifiers into unrecreatable mathematical representations. The bill allows private entities to collect biometric information if they inform subjects, obtain written releases, and use the information solely for security purposes.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 14

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

Mar 24

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

Feb 2

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema