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HB 5521

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 27, 2026.

BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-5521
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-27
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Kelly M. Cassidy
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-27 Status in_committee
2026-03-27 Latest Action 3/27/2026 - House:
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