SB3856 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSE
Last Action
2/06/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |