New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9643: Relates to banning the use of biometric identifying technology in schools
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 9643 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 31, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to banning the use of biometric identifying technology in schools. Primary sponsor: John Liu (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 1, 2026): REFERRED TO EDUCATION.
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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 identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Liu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Nathalia Fernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“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 EDUCATION
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1412
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY