Prohibiting places or providers of public accommodation from using biometric recognition technology and protecting any biometric identifier information collected.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to prohibiting places or providers of public accommodation from using biometric recognition technology and protecting any biometric identifier information collected” Read the full text
Technology
What it does
This bill would make it unlawful for any place or provider of public accommodation to use of biometric recognition technology to verify or identify a customer. It would also require places or providers of public accommodation to notify customers if biometric identifier information is collected and to require written consent before any biometric recognition technology could be used. Additionally, the bill would require any such information collected to be protected and for written policies regarding its use to be made available.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Mar 2, 2026
Committee on Technology
Laid Over by Committee · Mar 2, 2026
Committee on Technology
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Technology committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 213-A
officialSummary of Int. No. 213
officialInt. No. 213
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialProposed Int. No. 213-A - 2/19/26
officialProposed Int. No. 213-A - Fiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 3/2/26
officialHearing Testimony 3/2/26
officialHearing Transcript 3/2/26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
27
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Shahana K. HanifJennifer GutiérrezPierina Ana SanchezFarah N. LouisChristopher MarteJustin E. SanchezShaun AbreuGale A. BrewerCrystal HudsonTiffany L. CabánAlexa AvilésSandy NurseYusef SalaamTy HankersonSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShekar KrishnanHarvey D. EpsteinShirley AldebolKayla SantosuossoRita C. JosephChi A. OsséAlthea V. StevensLincoln RestlerShanel Thomas-HenryJulie WonCarmen N. De La RosaCarl Wilson
Who is lobbying on this
Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, Inc.via Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
3 filingsRetail Council of New York State, Inc.via Retail Council of New York State, Inc. · Trade Associations
2 filingsNew York Bankers Association, Inc.via CMW Strategies LLC · Trade Associations
1 filingFood Industry Alliance of New York State, Inc.via Food Industry Alliance of New York State, Inc. · Trade Associations
1 filingWells Fargo Bank, N.A.via Greenberg Traurig, LLP · Banking & Financial Services
1 filingWells Fargo & Companyvia Greenberg Traurig, LLP · Banking & Financial Services
1 filingNew York Civil Liberties Union, Inc.via New York Civil Liberties Union, Inc. · Public, Community Interest & Not-for-profit Organization
1 filingNew York Bankers Association, Inc.via New York Bankers Association, Inc. · Banking & Financial Services
1 filingFrom 15 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Laid Over by Committee (Mar 2, 2026).