IllinoisIllinoisLawSB 2400

Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA, 740 ILCS 14)

Requires private entities to give notice and get written consent before collecting biometric identifiers, sets retention and destruction rules, and gives individuals a private right of action.

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Signed by the governor (Public Act 95-994)Oct 3, 2008 18 years ago

Body: Illinois General Assembly
Session: 2007-2008
Introduced: Feb 14, 2008
In effect since: Oct 3, 200818 years ago
Votes: Senate 58-0, House 113-0, Senate concurred 42-0
Sponsors: D (Democrat)Democrat
Topics: Biometrics Privacy

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Timeline

Oct 3, 2008 18 years ago
Approved by the governor; Public Act 95-994 takes effect
Jul 10, 2008 18 years ago
Senate concurred in House amendments 42-0
May 30, 2008 18 years ago
Passed House 113-0
Apr 16, 2008 18 years ago
Passed Senate 58-0
Feb 14, 2008 18 years ago
Filed in Senate

Sponsors

D (Democrat)Terry Link
D (Democrat)Kathleen A. Ryg

IllinoisSB 2979

BIPA Amendment (Procedure and Damages)

Amends BIPA so that repeated collection of the same person's biometric data by the same method counts as a single violation for damages, and allows electronic signatures for consent.

In forceAug 2, 2024

IllinoisHB 2557

Artificial Intelligence Video Interview Act

Requires employers that use AI to analyze video job interviews to notify applicants, explain how the AI works, obtain consent and limit sharing of the videos.

In forceAug 9, 2019

New Zealand

Biometric Processing Privacy Code 2025

Sets binding privacy rules under the Privacy Act 2020 for agencies that use biometric technologies such as facial recognition to verify, identify or categorise people.

In forceAug 3

TexasHB 3186

Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI) amendments

Amended the Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (Business and Commerce Code 503.001) to limit disclosure of commercially captured biometric identifiers and require their destruction within one year after the collection purpose expires; the act is enforced by the attorney general.

In forceMay 9, 2025

ColoradoHB 24-1130

Privacy of Biometric Identifiers and Data

Amends the Colorado Privacy Act to require written policies, notice and consent before collecting biometric identifiers, with retention and deletion rules.

In forceMay 31, 2024

MarylandSB 182

Facial recognition technology in criminal procedure

Sets requirements, procedures and prohibitions for law enforcement use of facial recognition technology, including a training program and annual reporting.

In forceMay 16, 2024

Change log

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