New York S05609 prohibits law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technology and establishes a task force to study its regulation.

New York S05609 prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement, including the acquisition, possession, access, installation, activation, or use of such technology. The bill defines biometric surveillance as automated or semi-automated processes identifying individuals based on biometric information. It establishes the Biometric Surveillance Regulation Task Force to study the regulation of biometric surveillance systems. The task force will propose recommendations for legislation, regulations, and standards regarding the use of such systems by law enforcement.

New York S05609 prohibits law enforcement from using biometric surveillance technology and establishes a task force to study its regulation.

New York S05609 prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement, including the acquisition, possession, access, installation, activation, or use of such technology. The bill defines biometric surveillance as automated or semi-automated processes identifying individuals based on biometric information. It establishes the Biometric Surveillance Regulation Task Force to study the regulation of biometric surveillance systems. The task force will propose recommendations for legislation, regulations, and standards regarding the use of such systems by law enforcement.