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S7135 — NY, US
S7135 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Senate Bill S7135 would prohibit biometric surveillance in places of public accommodation [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-05-18.
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 committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Shall not use any biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation. | — | — |
| deployer | Shall not enter into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review current and planned use of biometric surveillance systems in places of public accommodation.
- general_counsel Assess existing contracts with third parties for biometric surveillance authorizations.
- product_manager Identify alternative solutions if biometric systems are currently used for public-facing operations.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, customer_service_ai, other
Vendors providing security, access control, or customer interaction systems utilizing biometrics for public accommodation clients will be significantly impacted, requiring re-evaluation of product offerings and compliance guarantees.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your system use biometric surveillance?
- How does your system differentiate between employee and customer biometric data?
- What are your data retention policies for biometric information?
- How do you ensure compliance with state-level biometric regulations?
- Are there options for non-biometric alternatives for similar functions?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Senate Bill S7135: Prohibits Biometric Surveillance in Public Accommodation
New York Senate Bill S7135 would prohibit biometric surveillance in places of public accommodation [1].
This development signals a legislative intent to restrict specific AI-powered biometric surveillance technologies in public spaces, narrowing their deployer scope.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee.
Primary source →New York Bill S7135 Proposes Biometric Surveillance Ban in Public Places
This bill introduces a prohibition on biometric surveillance systems and associated third-party agreements in New York's public accommodations [1].
This signals a potential expansion of New York's privacy protections, impacting deployers of biometric AI in public spaces.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S7135?
- New York Senate Bill S7135 (2023-2024 session) proposes a prohibition on the use of biometric surveillance systems and biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation within the state [1]. It further prohibits agreements authorizing third-party use of such systems or information [1] and establishes penalties for violations [1]. The bill is presently under review in a Senate Committee [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S7135 matter?
- This development signals a legislative intent to restrict specific AI-powered biometric surveillance technologies in public spaces, narrowing their deployer scope. Primary source →
- Who does S7135 affect?
- Organizations operating places of public accommodation in New York State are within scope, particularly those utilizing or considering biometric surveillance systems. This includes entities that contract with third parties for such services, impacting business functions related to security, privacy, and procurement. The scope covers AI-powered facial recognition, gait analysis, and other biometric data processing for surveillance in public-facing environments. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S7135?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S7135?
- As of the last published update, S7135 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S7135?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S7135. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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