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S8223 — NY, US
S8223 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. Bill S8223 seeks to prohibit the use of facial recognition systems by landlords on residential premises [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-05-23.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- introduced
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Landlords must not use facial recognition systems on any residential premises. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the status of NY S8223 regarding facial recognition in residential premises.
- general_counsel Assess potential impact on current or planned facial recognition deployments in residential properties in New York if S8223 is enacted.
- board_director Review policies concerning the use of surveillance technologies, including facial recognition, in residential properties.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors providing security or property management technology to landlords in New York must ensure their systems do not include or enable prohibited facial recognition functionalities for residential premises.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your technology include facial recognition capabilities for tenant access or surveillance?
- How does your system ensure compliance with state-specific prohibitions on facial recognition in residential settings?
- What is your plan for existing deployments or systems if such a ban is enacted in New York?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill S8223 to Prohibit Facial Recognition on Residential Premises
Bill S8223 seeks to prohibit the use of facial recognition systems by landlords on residential premises [1].
This signals an emerging legislative trend toward restricting biometric technologies in specific private-sector contexts, defining the scope of acceptable AI deployment.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S8223?
- The New York State Senate has introduced Bill S8223, which proposes to prohibit the use of a facial recognition system by any landlord on residential premises [1]. This legislative measure, currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee, aims to regulate the deployment of biometric technologies in private housing contexts. Primary source →
- Why does S8223 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative trend toward restricting biometric technologies in specific private-sector contexts, defining the scope of acceptable AI deployment. Primary source →
- Who does S8223 affect?
- Property managers and landlords operating residential premises within New York State are directly affected by this proposed prohibition. This extends to any third-party vendors providing or managing facial recognition systems for these entities. This applies specifically to AI systems categorized as facial recognition technology used for surveillance or access control in residential settings. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S8223?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of S8223?
- As of the last published update, S8223 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S8223?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S8223. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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