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SF 4351·MN·senate

Consent requirement for certain biometric data collection

In CommitteeFiled Mar 11, 2026
Sponsor: Farnsworth
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Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it illegal to gather a person's biometric data—such as facial images, fingerprints, or voiceprints—without that person's prior consent. It also limits how the data can be shared, requires secure handling, and mandates deletion within a year after the original purpose ends, with civil penalties for violations. The law excludes voiceprint data held by banks and similar financial entities.

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