BIOMETRIC INFO ACT-VIOLATION
Summary
Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Deletes language creating a private right of action. Provides instead that any violation that results from the collection of biometric information by an employer for employment, human resources, fraud prevention, or security purposes is subject to the enforcement authority of the Department of Labor. Provides that an employee or former employee may file a complaint with the Department alleging a violation, within one year from the date of the violation, by submitting a signed, completed complaint form. Provides that any violation of the Act constitutes a violation of the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act and may be enforced by the Attorney General. Makes a corresponding change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2019
Last action Mar 28, 2019
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
5
Mar 28, 2019
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 22, 2019
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 28, 2019
upper
Mar 12, 2019
Upper · Passed
To Subcommittee on Civil Rights
upper
Mar 5, 2019
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Feb 15, 2019
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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