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S1609 — NY, US
S1609 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Senate Bill S1609 proposes to prohibit law enforcement use of biometric surveillance technology [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-01-13.
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.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Law enforcement agencies are prohibited from using biometric surveillance technology. | Upon enactment | — |
| agency | Law enforcement agencies must cease any current use of biometric surveillance technology upon the bill's effective date. | Upon enactment | — |
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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 progress of NY Senate Bill S1609 through the legislative process.
- compliance_officer Assess current and planned uses of biometric surveillance technology within the agency to identify potential conflicts with proposed prohibitions.
- cto Identify any technologies currently deployed that would fall under the definition of biometric surveillance and plan for their cessation or replacement if the bill is enacted.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors providing biometric surveillance technology to law enforcement in New York will face significant market restrictions if this bill is enacted. They should be prepared for potential contract terminations or modifications.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your technology employ biometric surveillance methods?
- How do you ensure your biometric technologies comply with state-level prohibitions on law enforcement use?
- What provisions are in place for removal or modification of biometric features if such use is prohibited?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill S1609: Prohibits Law Enforcement Biometric Surveillance
New York Senate Bill S1609 proposes to prohibit law enforcement use of biometric surveillance technology [1].
This initiative signals a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for AI-powered surveillance in law enforcement.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — in committee review.
Primary source →NY S1609: Biometric Surveillance Ban Proposed for Law Enforcement
New York State Senate Bill S1609 proposes to prohibit law enforcement's use of biometric surveillance technology [1].
This signals a potential shift in state-level regulation of AI for public sector use cases, impacting law enforcement deployer obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1609?
- The New York Senate introduced Bill S1609 during the 2023-2024 session [1]. This legislation proposes to prohibit law enforcement agencies from using biometric surveillance technology [1]. It also seeks to establish a biometric surveillance regulation task force [1]. The bill is currently in the Senate Committee on Codes [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S1609 matter?
- This initiative signals a potential shift in the regulatory landscape for AI-powered surveillance in law enforcement. Primary source →
- Who does S1609 affect?
- The scope of this bill primarily encompasses law enforcement agencies operating within New York State that currently deploy or are considering biometric surveillance technologies. Considerations include the use of facial recognition, gait analysis, or other biometric identification systems in public spaces or for investigative purposes. This development bears on technology providers supplying such systems to New York State law enforcement. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1609?
- No fixed deadline — in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1609?
- As of the last published update, S1609 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1609?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S1609. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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