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S01422Introduced in the Senate

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Engrossed

Introduced by John Liu, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Where it stands

DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

June 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 3, 2026

41

Yes

20

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Anthony Palumbo1No
Mario Mattera2No
Dean Murray3Yes
Monica Martinez4Yes
Steven Rhoads5No
Siela Bynoe6Yes
Jack Martins7No
Alexis Weik8No
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick9No
James Sanders10Yes

Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  2. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

  3. REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

  5. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

  6. PRINT NUMBER 1422A

  7. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  8. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1609

  9. PASSED SENATE

  10. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

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