As introduced: - Requires a person to inform an individual and receive consent before capturing a biometric identifier for a commercial purpose. - Prohibits the sale, lease, or disclosure of a biometric identifier without consent, with limited exceptions for legal requirements or law enforcement with a warrant. - Requires a person possessing a biometric identifier to protect it with reasonable care and to destroy it within one year after the purpose for collection has expired. - Exempts the processing of biometric identifiers for training artificial intelligence, unless the AI is used to uniquely identify a specific individual. - Establishes a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per violation, enforced by the attorney general.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Feb 23, 2026 | — | Reported Printed and Referred to Environment, Energy & Technology |
Feb 20, 2026 | — | Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing |
| Last Action | Feb 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Feb 24, 2026 |