New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8004: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 8004 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information in places of public accommodation; prohibits entering into any agreement that authorizes any third party to use any biometric surveillance system or biometric surveillance information; provides penalties for violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS