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S3226 — NY, US
S3226 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. This bill proposes prohibiting facial recognition technology use with officer cameras [2]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-01-30.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Prohibit the use of facial recognition technology in connection with officer cameras. | — | — |
| agency | Prohibit the storage of biometric data obtained via facial recognition technology used with officer cameras. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Assess current use of facial recognition technology with officer cameras.
- cto Evaluate systems for facial recognition capabilities on officer cameras and biometric data storage.
- compliance_officer Develop a plan for discontinuing and removing facial recognition technology and biometric data if the bill passes.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors supplying body cameras or related surveillance technology to New York police departments may need to confirm their products either lack facial recognition capabilities or can have them disabled, and ensure compliance with prohibitions on biometric data storage.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your body camera technology include facial recognition capabilities?
- How is biometric data handled and stored by your systems?
- What is your process for disabling or removing facial recognition features if legally required?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill S3226 Seeks to Prohibit Facial Recognition with Officer Cameras
This bill proposes prohibiting facial recognition technology use with officer cameras [2].
This development signals a potential restriction on AI applications in law enforcement surveillance and biometric data collection.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee.
Primary source →New York Bill Proposes Ban on Facial Recognition with Officer Cameras
A New York bill proposes to prohibit facial recognition technology with officer cameras and related biometric data storage [1].
This development signals a potential restriction on AI-powered surveillance tools for law enforcement, impacting privacy and data governance considerations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in committee and not yet enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S3226?
- New York Senate Bill S3226 proposes prohibiting the use of facial recognition technology in connection with officer cameras [2]. The proposed legislation extends to both local and state police forces [2], specifically disallowing the storage of associated biometric data [2]. This bill is presently under review in the Senate Committee on Finance [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S3226 matter?
- This development signals a potential restriction on AI applications in law enforcement surveillance and biometric data collection. Primary source →
- Who does S3226 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects law enforcement agencies, including local and state police departments, operating within New York State. Organizations deploying or considering facial recognition technology for surveillance or identification purposes in public safety contexts, particularly those integrated with officer-worn camera systems, are within scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S3226?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S3226?
- As of the last published update, S3226 is at the "committee" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S3226?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S3226. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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