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SB 3856

Illinois Senate bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 6, 2026.

BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSE.

Bill ID IL-104-SB-3856
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Assignments
Senate in_committee 2026-02-06
Summary

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Defines "security purpose"" to mean for the purpose of preventing or investigating retail theft, fraud, or any other misappropriation or theft of a thing of value. Provides that security purpose includes protecting property from trespass, controlling access to property, or protecting any person from harm, including stalking, violence, or harassment, and includes assisting a law enforcement investigation. 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. Effective immediately."

Sponsor
John F. Curran
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-06 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-06 Status in_committee
2026-02-06 Latest Action 2/06/2026 - Senate:
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