HB5521 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BIOMETRIC SURVEILLANCE ACT
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
15 ILCS 335/11  from Ch. 124, par. 31
625 ILCS 5/6-110.1  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee