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A 6363

Prohibits the use of a facial recognition system by a landlord on any residential premises

2025 Regular Session Introduced by MaryJane Shimsky and 2 co-sponsors

Prohibits landlords from using facial recognition on residential properties, protecting tenants from biometric screening and surveillance and mandating non-biometric access.

REFERRED TO HOUSING
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Bill Summary · A 6363

Summary of Bill A 6363

Overview

Bill A 6363 seeks to prohibit landlords from using facial recognition systems on any residential premises. The bill was introduced on March 4, 2025 and is currently referred to the Housing committee.

What the bill does

  • Prohibition: The core provision forbids a landlord from using a facial recognition system on residential properties. This would likely cover biometric tech used for access control, tenant screening, or monitoring related to rental housing.
  • Scope: The text provided indicates the ban applies to “landlord” use on “any residential premises.” Specific definitions, exemptions, or transitional provisions are not included in the summary provided.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Landlords, property owners, and property management entities that own, manage, or operate residential rental properties.
  • Secondary: Applicants and tenants who would be protected from biometric-based screening or monitoring conducted by landlords; vendors or tech providers that supply facial recognition systems to landlords may also be affected.

Sponsors and related bills

  • Primary sponsor: Latrice Walker
  • Cosponsors: Sarahana Shrestha, MaryJane Shimsky
  • Related/companion and prior-session bills:
    • Related bills: A 7790, A 4352, A 322 (prior-session)
    • Senate companion: S 8223 (listed as companion in two entries)
  • Status and actions: Referred to the Housing committee on March 4, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions, likely reflecting standard committee referral steps).

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction date: March 4, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to Housing
  • No specific dates for committee hearings, votes, or potential floor action are provided in the summary.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Privacy protection: Creates a clear restriction on landlords using facial recognition, potentially reducing biometric data collection, surveillance, and related privacy concerns for tenants and applicants.
  • Compliance and alternatives: Landlords would need to rely on non-biometric methods for tenant screening and building access; may require updates to access control policies and vendor contracts.
  • Enforcement and penalties: The summary does not include enforcement mechanisms or penalties; details would affect practical impact.
  • Policy landscape: The existence of multiple related and companion bills suggests ongoing legislative interest in restricting or regulating landlord use of facial recognition technology.

Next steps to watch

  • Committee hearings and any amendments.
  • Movement to floor votes in the Assembly and potential Senate action on the companion bill S 8223.
  • Any defined definitions, exemptions, enforcement provisions, and effective dates that may accompany the final bill text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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