S 10635 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the use of smart access systems and the information that may be gathered from such systems

This bill restricts the use of smart access systems in multiple dwellings by prohibiting the collection and use of biometric data, such as fingerprints or facial scans, for entry purposes. It requires that all tenants and lawful occupants receive physical or digital keys at no cost and mandates that owners provide a non-electronic entry method upon request for religious reasons. Additionally, the legislation limits the number of free keys available for guests and employees while requiring owners to establish clear policies explaining how these systems operate and are managed.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 1, 2026 Last action Jun 4, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

3624
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic41
36 Yea 2 Nay 3
87% Yea
R Republican22
22 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Brian Kavanagh
Brian Kavanagh
DDemocratic
NY
27