BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES
Summary
Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". Waives certain requirements for collecting, capturing, or otherwise obtaining a person's or a customer's biometric identifier or biometric information under certain circumstances relating to security purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act may commence an action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action May 14, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
1
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Balkema
RRepublican
Co
Neil Anderson
RRepublican
Co
Terri Bryant
RRepublican
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