S.968

Prohibits use of facial recognition technology on consumer except for legitimate safety purpose.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S968 prohibits the use of facial recognition technology on consumers except for legitimate safety purposes.

New Jersey S968 makes it unlawful for retailers and places of public accommodation to use biometric surveillance systems on consumers, except for purposes that reduce the risk to life or safety. The bill defines "biometric surveillance system" as any computer software that performs facial recognition or other remote biometric recognition. A violation of the bill's provisions is an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, punishable by a monetary penalty and other legal actions.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee