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SB1917 — TX, US
SB1917 is an AI governance legislation from TX, currently introduced. Texas SB1917, focusing on biometric identifier capture and use, has advanced to committee review in the 88th legislative session [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Texas Legislature
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Texas SB1917 Initiates Review of Biometric Identifier Regulation
Texas SB1917, focusing on biometric identifier capture and use, has advanced to committee review in the 88th legislative session [2].
This development bears on the potential expansion of state-level biometric data governance, affecting organizations operating within Texas.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1917?
- Texas SB1917, titled "Relating to the capture or use of a biometric identifier" [1], has been referred to the State Affairs committee on March 20, 2023 [2]. This legislative action signals potential new state-level attention to biometric data practices, indicating that the state is considering expanding its regulatory posture concerning such identifiers and their applications. Primary source →
- Why does SB1917 matter?
- This development bears on the potential expansion of state-level biometric data governance, affecting organizations operating within Texas. Primary source →
- Who does SB1917 affect?
- Organizations that capture, store, or utilize biometric identifiers within Texas are within scope of this bill's potential impact. This includes entities employing facial recognition for access control, voice authentication for customer service, or fingerprint scanning for employee timekeeping. Deployers of AI systems relying on biometric data for identification, verification, or other processing purposes may need to monitor this legislative trajectory. Considerations include the eventual definition of "biometric identifier" and the scope of regulated "capture or use" activities. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1917?
- No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1917?
- As of the last published update, SB1917 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1917?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=88R&Bill=SB1917. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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