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S1076 — NY, US
S1076 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. S1076 seeks to prohibit facial recognition technology use with officer cameras by state and local police [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2021-01-06.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Senate Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — in committee review, not yet enacted.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Must not use facial recognition technology in connection with an officer camera. | — | — |
| agency | Must not store biometric data derived from officer cameras using facial recognition technology. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the status of S1076 in the New York State Legislature.
- compliance_officer Assess current use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras within the agency.
- chief_ai_officer Prepare for potential changes to data collection and storage policies regarding biometric data if S1076 is enacted.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, facial_recognition
Vendors providing facial recognition or camera systems to New York law enforcement agencies will need to ensure their products do not enable the prohibited functionalities or offer compliant alternatives.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition technology integrate with officer cameras?
- Does your solution involve the storage of biometric data collected via officer cameras?
- How would your technology adapt to a prohibition on facial recognition in law enforcement officer cameras?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY S1076 Proposes Ban on Facial Recognition with Officer Cameras
S1076 seeks to prohibit facial recognition technology use with officer cameras by state and local police [1].
This development signals a potential legislative restriction on public sector AI deployment, specifically for biometric surveillance.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — in committee review, not yet enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1076?
- New York Senate Bill S1076 (2021-2022 session) proposes to prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in conjunction with officer cameras utilized by both local and state police forces [1]. This legislative effort also includes a ban on the storage of biometric data obtained through such technology [1]. The bill is currently under review in the Senate Finance Committee. Primary source →
- Why does S1076 matter?
- This development signals a potential legislative restriction on public sector AI deployment, specifically for biometric surveillance. Primary source →
- Who does S1076 affect?
- This proposal primarily impacts state and local law enforcement agencies operating within New York State that currently or plan to utilize facial recognition technology with officer-worn cameras. Deployers of AI systems for surveillance or identification in public safety contexts will find this relevant. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1076?
- No fixed deadline — in committee review, not yet enacted. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1076?
- As of the last published update, S1076 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1076?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2021/S1076. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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