NYC Int 0213-2026 — Ban on Biometric Recognition in Places of Public Accommodation
New York City · NYC Int 0213-2026
Would make it illegal for places of public accommodation (stores, restaurants, music venues, theaters, etc.) to use biometric recognition systems to verify or identify customers without notice and prior written consent. Requires written policies governing use of collected biometric data and procedures for customers to request erasure of their biometric information.
Technical detail
Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York in relation to prohibiting places or providers of public accommodation from using biometric recognition technology and protecting any biometric identifier information collected.
Who is protected: Customers/patrons of NYC businesses and public accommodations.
Who must comply: Owners and operators of NYC places of public accommodation that deploy biometric recognition.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York City |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | NYC Int 0213-2026 |
| Enforced by | NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection |
| Penalties | To be set by rule if enacted. |
| Topics | biometric data · facial recognition · consumer data privacy · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | NYC Council Legistar — Int 0213-2026 ↗ |
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- Office of Artificial Intelligence Oversight · Proposed / pending
- AI Gendered Impact Assessment + Interagency Taskforce · Proposed / pending
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Related biometric data rules elsewhere
- COPPA + 2025 Rule (childrens data) · In effect
- BIPA · In effect
- TRAIGA · In effect
- My Health My Data Act · In effect
- SF Facial Recognition Ban · In effect
- Boston Face Surveillance Ban · In effect
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