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A7625 — NY, US
A7625 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill would prohibit biometric surveillance system usage in New York public accommodations [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-05-25.
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 — the bill is currently in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Prohibit the use of any biometric surveillance system in places of public accommodation. | — | — |
| deployer | Prohibit the use of any biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation. | — | — |
| deployer | Prohibit entering into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system. | — | — |
| deployer | Prohibit entering into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance information. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors providing biometric surveillance systems or services for public-facing applications in New York will face significant restrictions if this bill passes. Clients will need assurances of compliance and may seek alternative solutions.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your system constitute a 'biometric surveillance system' as defined by NY law?
- Does your system collect or process 'biometric surveillance information'?
- Can your system be deployed in a way that avoids places of public accommodation in New York?
- What contractual indemnities do you offer against regulatory fines related to biometric use in New York?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY A7625 Bill Proposes Biometric Surveillance Ban in Public Accommodations
The proposed bill would prohibit biometric surveillance system usage in New York public accommodations [1].
This development signals an expanding scope of biometric data regulation for deployers operating public-facing AI systems in New York.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee.
Primary source →NY A7625 Prohibits Biometric Surveillance in Public Accommodations
This bill would prohibit the use of biometric surveillance systems in New York public accommodations [1].
This defines a potential jurisdictional restriction on biometric AI deployer obligations within public spaces.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A7625?
- New York State Assembly Bill A7625 proposes a prohibition on the use of biometric surveillance systems or information in places of public accommodation [1]. The bill also seeks to prevent agreements that would authorize third parties to utilize such systems or data [2], while outlining penalties for non-compliance [3]. This legislation remains under review by the Assembly's Governmental Operations Committee. Primary source →
- Why does A7625 matter?
- This development signals an expanding scope of biometric data regulation for deployers operating public-facing AI systems in New York. Primary source →
- Who does A7625 affect?
- This proposed legislation primarily affects organizations operating "places of public accommodation" within New York State that currently deploy or are considering deploying biometric surveillance systems. This includes entities utilizing facial recognition technologies or other biometric data collection methods for security, access control, or customer analytics. Third-party vendors providing such systems or services to these accommodations would also be within scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A7625?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A7625?
- As of the last published update, A7625 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A7625?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A7625. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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