1,075 bills111 enacted46 jurisdictions with billsupdated 2026-07-16 · weekly
BillTitleStatusLast action
LB729NebraskaAdopt the Biometric Autonomy Liberty LawFacial recognition & biometricsFailed / DeadJan 9, 2026A08788New YorkEnacts the "facial recognition technology study act" to study privacy concerns and potential regulatory approaches to the development of facial recognition technology.Facial recognition & biometricsStudies, task forces & definitionsData privacy & training dataIntroducedJan 7, 2026S08223New YorkProhibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises.Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedJan 7, 2026S08004New YorkProhibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation; prohibits entering into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information; provides penalties for violations.Facial recognition & biometricsLiability & private right of actionIntroducedJan 7, 2026A07758New YorkRelates to the use of biometric identity verification devices for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; authorizes a licensee, its agent or employee to determine a person's age when purchasing alcoholic beverages or tobacco products by use of a biometric identity verification device; establishes where the use of the device indicates that the person is under the age of twenty-one, the attempted purchase of the alcoholic beverage shall be denied.Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A06720New YorkProhibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to allowable purposes.Facial recognition & biometricsEducation useIntroducedJan 7, 2026A06363New YorkProhibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises.Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedJan 7, 2026A06211New YorkProhibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation; prohibits entering into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information; provides penalties for violations.Facial recognition & biometricsLiability & private right of actionIntroducedJan 7, 2026A01447New YorkProhibits the use of facial recognition and biometric information as the sole factor in determining the existence of probable cause to place in custody or arrest an individual.Facial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingIntroducedJan 7, 2026A01442New YorkRelates to allowing a jury instruction stating biometric evidence shall not be dispositive in the jury's decision.Facial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingIntroducedJan 7, 2026A01045New YorkProhibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.Facial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingStudies, task forces & definitionsLiability & private right of actionIntroducedJan 7, 2026S00565New YorkRelates to the use of biometric identity verification devices for the purchase of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; authorizes a licensee, its agent or employee to determine a person's age when purchasing alcoholic beverages or tobacco products by use of a biometric identity verification device; establishes where the use of the device indicates that the person is under the age of twenty-one, the attempted purchase of the alcoholic beverage shall be denied.Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedJan 7, 2026S187MassachusettsRelative to protecting biometric information under the security breach lawFacial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataConsumer protection & disclosureIntroducedDec 31, 2025S1731MassachusettsTo promote transparency of facial recognition and driver's license photosFacial recognition & biometricsConsumer protection & disclosureIntroducedDec 4, 2025H96MassachusettsTo provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcementFacial recognition & biometricsLiability & private right of actionIntroducedNov 17, 2025H4640MassachusettsTo implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technologyFacial recognition & biometricsStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedOct 23, 2025H1946MassachusettsTo implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technologyFacial recognition & biometricsStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedOct 23, 2025S1053MassachusettsTo implement the recommendations of the special commission on facial recognition technologyFacial recognition & biometricsStudies, task forces & definitionsIntroducedOct 20, 2025HB4695U.S. CongressFacial Recognition Act of 2025Facial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingLiability & private right of actionIntroducedJul 23, 2025S03827New YorkProhibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to allowable purposes.Facial recognition & biometricsEducation useEngrossedJun 12, 2025HB3782U.S. CongressTo prohibit the Federal Government from using facial recognition technology as a means of identity verification, and for other purposes.Facial recognition & biometricsGovernment use of AIIntroducedJun 5, 2025HB3693U.S. CongressTo prohibit the Federal Government from establishing or maintaining a database that contains data collected through, or facilitates, the biometric identity verification of a citizen of the United States, and for other purposes.Facial recognition & biometricsGovernment use of AIIntroducedJun 3, 2025HB 149TexasLimitations on facial recognition by law enforcementFacial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingFailed / DeadMay 30, 2025S2515MassachusettsRelative to surveillance pricing in grocery storesFacial recognition & biometricsConsumer protection & disclosureIntroducedMay 12, 2025S43MassachusettsTo protect personal biometric dataFacial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedMay 12, 2025