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S2478 — NY, US
S2478 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. This bill proposes a prohibition on the use of facial recognition systems by landlords on residential properties [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-01-20.
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 — currently in Senate Committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| landlord | Prohibit the use of a facial recognition system on any residential premises. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Track the status of NY S2478 to anticipate potential prohibitions on facial recognition in residential properties.
- general_counsel Assess current and planned uses of facial recognition technology in New York residential properties against potential prohibitions.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling
Vendors providing facial recognition systems for residential security or access control in New York may face a complete ban on their services if this bill passes. Landlords should question vendors about compliance plans.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition system operate on residential premises in New York?
- How can your system be configured to comply with potential prohibitions on facial recognition in residential settings?
- What is your plan for decommissioning or reconfiguring systems if S2478 is enacted?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Senate Bill S2478 Proposes Ban on Landlord Facial Recognition Systems
This bill proposes a prohibition on the use of facial recognition systems by landlords on residential properties [1].
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee.
Primary source →NY S2478 Proposes Ban on Landlord Use of Facial Recognition in Residences
This bill proposes to prohibit landlords from using facial recognition on residential premises [1].
This signals a legislative trend towards restricting biometric AI use cases in private property contexts, affecting deployer obligations and scope.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S2478?
- New York Senate Bill S2478 (2023-2024) has been introduced to prohibit landlords from utilizing any facial recognition system on residential premises [1]. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, is currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on Rules [2]. Primary source →
- Who does S2478 affect?
- Landlords, property management companies, and real estate developers operating within New York State are within the scope of this proposed legislation. This specifically affects the deployment of facial recognition technology for purposes such as access control, security, or tenant monitoring in residential buildings. Organizations involved in property technology (proptech) offering AI-powered solutions to landlords could also see their market restricted in this jurisdiction. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S2478?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S2478?
- As of the last published update, S2478 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S2478?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S2478. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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