Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 21, 2025.
BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES.
Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definitions of "biometric identifier"" and ""written release"". Defines ""biometric lock"", ""biometric time clock"", ""person"", and ""security purpose"". Provides that if the biometric identifier or biometric information is collected or captured for the same repeated process, the private entity is only required to inform the subject or receive consent during the initial collection. 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 shall 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. Repeals the right of action under the Act. Effective immediately."
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-18 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2025-03-21 | Status | in_committee |
| 2025-03-21 | Latest Action | 3/21/2025 - House: |