HB5521Introduced in the House
BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT
Introduced by Kelly Cassidy, District 14
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Illinois Biometric Surveillance Act. Provides that law enforcement agencies may not obtain, retain, possess, access, request, use, or enter into an agreement with a third party, State or local government agency, or federal agency to obtain, retain, possess, access request, or use a biometric identification system. Provides a private right of action and for enforcement by the Attorney General. Amends the Illinois Identification Card Act and the Illinois Vehicle Code to provide that the Secretary of State may not provide facial recognition search services except for verification of an individual's identity when issuing a mobile driver's license or identification card.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
April 9, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
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