1,595 bills236 enacted52 jurisdictions with billsupdated 2026-09-08 · weekly
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H1946MassachusettsTo 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, 2025HB1231HawaiiRelating To Traffic Safety.Facial recognition & biometricsGovernment use of AIEducation useLiability & private right of actionPassed / EnactedJun 25, 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, 2025HB500MissouriEstablishes the "Biometric Information Privacy Act"Facial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedMay 15, 2025HB407MissouriEstablishes the "Biometric Information Privacy Act"Facial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedMay 15, 2025S2515MassachusettsRelative to surveillance pricing in grocery storesFacial recognition & biometricsConsumer protection & disclosureIntroducedMay 12, 2025S43MassachusettsTo protect personal biometric dataFacial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedMay 12, 2025S36MassachusettsTo provide accountability in the use of biometric recognition technology and comprehensive enforcementFacial recognition & biometricsLiability & private right of actionIntroducedMay 12, 2025S47MassachusettsRelative to surveillance pricing in grocery storesFacial recognition & biometricsConsumer protection & disclosureIntroducedMay 12, 2025SB1691U.S. CongressTraveler Privacy Protection Act of 2025Facial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedMay 8, 2025SB163MontanaGenerally revise privacy laws related to biometric, genetic, and neural dataFacial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataPassed / EnactedMay 5, 2025HB513AlabamaAlabama Justice Information Commission; collection, dissemination, and use of biometric identifiers by certain entities provided for; Alabama Background Check Service established, types, uses, and fees for certain background checks for noncriminal justice purposes authorized; Alabama Rap Back Program established, penalties provided for; existing law relating to release of criminal history information repealedFacial recognition & biometricsCriminal justice & policingLiability & private right of actionStudies, task forces & definitionsEngrossedMay 1, 2025HB3060U.S. CongressNo Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedApr 29, 2025SB143ColoradoExtend Prohibition on School Facial RecognitionFacial recognition & biometricsEducation usePassed / EnactedApr 18, 2025SB1239IllinoisSCH CD-STUDENT BIOMETRIC INFOFacial recognition & biometricsEducation useConsumer protection & disclosureCriminal justice & policingIntroducedApr 11, 2025SF3270MinnesotaPlaces of public accommodation to obtain express consent before collecting biometric data requirementFacial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedApr 3, 2025SB2490TexasRelating to biometric identifiers used in the performance of artificial intelligence.Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedApr 3, 2025HB4516TexasRelating to prohibiting the use of Chinese technology to collect, process, transfer, or store biometric, genetic, or medical data; creating a criminal offense.Facial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataHealthcare AICriminal justice & policingIntroducedApr 3, 2025HB4423TexasRelating to the collection, possession, or use of biometric identifiers and biometric information.Facial recognition & biometricsData privacy & training dataIntroducedApr 2, 2025HB3755TexasRelating to biometric identifiers used in the performance of artificial intelligence.Facial recognition & biometricsIntroducedMar 26, 2025