S 2539 NY
Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices
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Summary
This bill requires retailers to post warning signs notifying customers about the collection and tracking of biometric data through electronic devices. The legislation mandates that retailers display visible warning signs indicating when biometric information is being collected. The bill establishes civil penalties for retailers who fail to comply with the warning sign requirement. The legislation aims to increase transparency about biometric data collection practices in retail settings.
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Official abstract
Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices; provides for civil penalties.
Sponsor (1)
- Zellnor Myrie Democratic · primary
Action history (14)
- Jan 21, 2025 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION · upper
- Jan 7, 2026 REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION · upper
- Jan 20, 2026 AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER PROTECTION · upper
- Jan 20, 2026 PRINT NUMBER 2539A · upper
- Feb 25, 2026 1ST REPORT CAL.412 · upper
- Feb 26, 2026 2ND REPORT CAL. · upper
- Mar 4, 2026 ADVANCED TO THIRD READING · upper
- Mar 17, 2026 AMENDED (T) 2539B · upper
- May 4, 2026 AMENDED ON THIRD READING 2539C · upper
- May 12, 2026 PASSED SENATE · upper
- May 12, 2026 DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY · upper
- May 12, 2026 REFERRED TO CODES · lower
- Jun 1, 2026 SUBSTITUTED FOR A1558C · lower
- Jun 1, 2026 ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.289 · lower
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