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A6211 — NY, US
A6211 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill would prohibit biometric surveillance systems and information in New York public accommodations [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-27.
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 — effective pending legislative process and enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| operator of public accommodation | Do not use biometric surveillance system in places of public accommodation. | — | — |
| operator of public accommodation | Do not use biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation. | — | — |
| operator of public accommodation | Do not enter into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system. | — | — |
| operator of public accommodation | Do not enter into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance information. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of A6211 in the New York State Assembly.
- general_counsel Assess existing biometric surveillance systems or data collection practices in places of public accommodation for compliance if the bill passes.
- cto Identify any third-party agreements for biometric data use or surveillance systems that would be prohibited under the proposed law.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors providing security, access control, or customer engagement solutions that rely on biometric identification will need to demonstrate compliance or offer alternative, non-biometric solutions for New York public accommodations.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your system utilize biometric data for surveillance or identification purposes?
- How does your system differentiate between security monitoring and prohibited biometric surveillance as defined by this potential law?
- What contractual provisions do you have regarding third-party access or use of biometric information collected via your system?
- Can your system be configured to operate without collecting or using biometric surveillance information in public accommodation settings?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY A6211: Proposed Ban on Biometric Surveillance in Public Accommodations
The proposed bill would prohibit biometric surveillance systems and information in New York public accommodations [1].
This development signals a potential expansion of restrictions on biometric data use, impacting AI system deployer obligations and public accommodation operations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective pending legislative process and enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A6211?
- New York Assembly Bill A6211 (2025-2026 session), currently in the Governmental Operations Committee, proposes to prohibit the use of biometric surveillance systems or biometric surveillance information within places of public accommodation [1]. The legislation further aims to ban entering into any agreement that authorizes third parties to use such systems or information, while also providing penalties for violations [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A6211 matter?
- This development signals a potential expansion of restrictions on biometric data use, impacting AI system deployer obligations and public accommodation operations. Primary source →
- Who does A6211 affect?
- This proposal primarily affects entities operating places of public accommodation within New York State that currently deploy or intend to deploy AI-powered biometric surveillance systems. Businesses engaging in data-sharing agreements with third parties for biometric information processing also fall within scope. Use cases involving facial recognition, gait analysis, or other biometric identifiers for surveillance purposes are directly impacted. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A6211?
- No fixed deadline — effective pending legislative process and enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A6211?
- As of the last published update, A6211 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A6211?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A6211. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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