HB5521Illinois2025 sessionIntroduced
BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT
Plain-language summary
Creates the Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act barring law enforcement agencies from obtaining, retaining, or using biometric identification systems, including through third parties or other government agencies. Provides a private right of action and Attorney General enforcement, and limits the Secretary of State's facial recognition searches to identity verification for driver's licenses and ID cards.
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History
Feb 6, 2026
HFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Feb 13, 2026
HFirst Reading
Feb 13, 2026
HReferred to Rules Committee
Mar 18, 2026
HAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Mar 26, 2026
HAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Mar 27, 2026
HRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 2, 2026
HAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Apr 9, 2026
HAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Progress
IntroducedFeb 6, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
KC
Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D)Prime sponsor
KO
Rep. Kevin Olickal (D)
LJ
Rep. Lilian Jimenez (D)
DB
Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
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