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A3712 — NY, US
A3712 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill introduces a prohibition on facial recognition technology for law enforcement officer cameras [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-02-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Assembly Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently under committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Local and state police agencies shall be prohibited from using facial recognition technology with officer cameras. | — | — |
| agency | Local and state police agencies shall be prohibited from storing biometric data collected via facial recognition technology used with officer cameras. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Track the legislative progress of A3712 in the New York State Assembly.
- compliance_officer Assess current use of facial recognition technology by police departments and identify any officer camera integrations.
- cto Prepare for potential technical adjustments to discontinue facial recognition features on officer cameras and cease biometric data storage if the bill is enacted.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling
Vendors supplying officer camera systems to New York state and local police departments will need to ensure their products comply with the prohibition, potentially requiring disabling or removing facial recognition functionalities and related biometric data storage.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your officer camera technology include facial recognition capabilities?
- Can facial recognition features be disabled or removed from officer camera systems?
- What processes are in place for the storage and management of biometric data collected by officer cameras?
- How would your technology comply with a state-level prohibition on facial recognition in officer cameras?
- Are there alternative features or systems that can provide similar security benefits without facial recognition?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill A3712 Prohibits Facial Recognition on Police Body Cameras
The proposed bill introduces a prohibition on facial recognition technology for law enforcement officer cameras [1].
This development signals a potential narrowing of permissible AI use cases for law enforcement in New York State.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill currently under committee review.
Primary source →NY Bill A3712 Targets Police Body Camera Facial Recognition
Assembly Bill A3712 proposes to prohibit facial recognition technology use with officer cameras and related biometric data storage [1].
This development bears on the scope of biometric data privacy and AI deployment for public safety, signaling potential restrictions on law enforcement technology use.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A3712?
- New York Assembly Bill A3712 proposes to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in connection with officer-worn cameras [1]. This legislative effort also specifically restricts the storage of associated biometric data [2]. The bill is currently under review by the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations, indicating it has not yet advanced through the full legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does A3712 matter?
- This development signals a potential narrowing of permissible AI use cases for law enforcement in New York State. Primary source →
- Who does A3712 affect?
- This bill primarily affects local and state law enforcement agencies in New York State that currently or plan to utilize officer-worn cameras. Deployers of facial recognition technology, especially those providing solutions to these agencies, would also be within scope. The specific AI use case directly impacted is facial recognition in public safety contexts as applied to body camera footage and biometric data management. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A3712?
- No fixed deadline — bill currently under committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A3712?
- As of the last published update, A3712 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A3712?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A3712. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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