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A5492 — NY, US
A5492 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. This bill seeks to prohibit law enforcement's use of biometric surveillance technology [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2021-02-19.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| law enforcement | Shall not use biometric surveillance technology. | — | — |
| governing_body | Establish a biometric surveillance regulation task force. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
0
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Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation in_committee 2/19/2021
NY A5492: Prohibits Law Enforcement Biometric Surveillance, Establishes Task Force
This bill seeks to prohibit law enforcement's use of biometric surveillance technology [1].
This development bears on the scope of AI deployer obligations for public sector entities utilizing biometric systems.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A5492?
- New York Assembly Bill A5492 proposes to prohibit law enforcement's use of biometric surveillance technology [1] and concurrently establish a biometric surveillance regulation task force [2]. The bill also outlines provisions for the expiration and repeal of certain clauses. This legislation is currently under review by the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations. Primary source →
- Why does A5492 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of AI deployer obligations for public sector entities utilizing biometric systems. Primary source →
- Who does A5492 affect?
- The proposed legislation directly affects law enforcement agencies within New York State that currently employ or are considering the deployment of biometric surveillance technologies. This includes systems leveraging facial recognition, gait analysis, or other biometric identifiers for public safety, investigative purposes, or data collection from the public. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A5492?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee review Primary source →
- What is the current status of A5492?
- As of the last published update, A5492 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A5492?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2021/A5492. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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