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Illinois · HB5521 · 2025 session

BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT

IntroducedAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock · Apr 9, 2026

In plain language

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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Legislative history

8 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 9, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  2. Apr 2, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  3. Mar 27, 2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4. Mar 26, 2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5. Mar 18, 2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  6. Feb 13, 2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee