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Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1359: Establishes provisions relating to release of certain liabilities for unauthorized or negligent disclosure of biometric identifiers or information

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 1359 is a bill introduced in the Missouri Senate on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes provisions relating to release of certain liabilities for unauthorized or negligent disclosure of biometric identifiers or information. Primary sponsor: Curtis Trent (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

SB 1359 - This act provides that a private entity in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information shall not be liable for damages for the unauthorized or negligent disclosure of biometric identifiers or biometric information if the private entity: (1) Posts and maintains warning signs or notices as specified in the act; (2) Informs the public and the individual about the specific purpose for which the identifier or information is being used; (3) Develops and complies with a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying identifiers and information; and (4) Stores, transmits, and protects from disclosure all identifiers and information in a manner that is the same as or more protective than the manner in which the private entity stores, transmits, and protects other confidential and sensitive information. This act is identical to SB 448 (2025). KATIE O'BRIEN

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Curtis TrentPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate20

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
  2. S First Read
  3. Prefiled

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source