HB596

Providing for a requirement for commercial establishments to disclose the use and collection of biometric identifier information and providing for a private cause of action.

Introduced·2/12/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB596 requires commercial establishments to disclose the use and collection of biometric identifier information and allows for a private.

Pennsylvania HB596, known as the Biometric Identifier Signage Act, mandates that commercial establishments disclose the collection, retention, conversion, storage, or sharing of customers' biometric identifier information through clear and conspicuous signage. Biometric identifier information includes physiological or biological characteristics used to identify individuals, such as retinal or iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or hand and face geometry. The act exempts financial institutions and establishments primarily engaged in retail sales with limited financial services.

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Current
Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 12, 2025

House

Referred to Commerce