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Committee on Technology

Thursday, February 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Technology held a hearing to review the city's use of facial recognition and biometric data collection, with a focus on protecting residents' privacy. Two new laws were introduced: one to ban biometric technology in public spaces like stores and restaurants, and another to restrict facial recognition use in apartment buildings.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight hearing on facial recognition and biometric data collection Hearing held
  • Local Law - Ban biometric recognition in public accommodations (stores, restaurants, etc.) Introduced
  • Local Law - Restrict facial recognition technology in residential buildings Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1164 Oversight - Facial Recognition Technology and the Collection of Biometric Data.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0213-2026 A 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
    Introduction
  3. Int 0428-2026 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to limiting the use of facial recognition technology in residential buildings
    Introduction