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A4352 — NY, US
A4352 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. A4352 proposes to prohibit landlords from deploying facial recognition systems in residential premises [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2021-02-01.
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 — currently in committee with no immediate legal effect.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Landlords shall not use a facial recognition system on any residential premises. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of NY Assembly Bill A4352 concerning facial recognition systems in residential properties. (ongoing)
- legal Evaluate any current use of facial recognition technology in owned or managed residential properties in New York and assess potential compliance gaps if the bill is enacted. (ongoing)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling
Vendors providing security, access control, or smart home solutions to landlords in New York may need to adapt their offerings or provide alternative technologies if this prohibition is enacted. This could impact product development and sales strategies.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your security or access control system utilize facial recognition technology?
- How would your product/service be affected if facial recognition systems were prohibited in residential premises in New York?
- Do you offer alternative security or access control solutions that do not rely on facial recognition?
- What is your roadmap for compliance with potential restrictions on biometric data processing?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY A4352 Proposes Ban on Landlord Facial Recognition in Residential Premises
A4352 proposes to prohibit landlords from deploying facial recognition systems in residential premises [1].
This development signals a potential expansion of privacy protections and limitations on AI system deployment within private property in New York.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee with no immediate legal effect.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A4352?
- New York Assembly Bill A4352 (2021-2022) proposes to prohibit landlords from deploying facial recognition systems on any residential premises [1]. Sponsored by Latrice Walker, this legislation is currently situated in the Assembly Committee on Housing [2]. This development targets the use of biometric technology in private residential settings, aiming to regulate its deployment by property owners. Primary source →
- Why does A4352 matter?
- This development signals a potential expansion of privacy protections and limitations on AI system deployment within private property in New York. Primary source →
- Who does A4352 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects landlords, residential property owners, and property management companies operating within New York State that might consider or currently use facial recognition systems for security or access control. This applies to any residential premises where such technology could be deployed to monitor tenants or visitors. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A4352?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee with no immediate legal effect. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A4352?
- As of the last published update, A4352 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A4352?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2021/A4352. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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