IllinoisSB3122104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

BIPA-SECURITY PURPOSES

Sponsored By: Chris Balkema (Republican)

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Summary

Amends the Biometric Information Privacy Act. Changes the definition of "biometric identifier". Defines "biometric lock", "biometric time clock", "person", and "security purpose". 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. Provides that nothing in the Act may be construed to apply to information captured by a biometric time clock or biometric lock that converts a person's biometric identifier or biometric information to a mathematical representation. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the Act may commence an action in State court or federal court within one year from its occurrence. Requires the aggrieved person to provide the private entity 30 days' written notice identifying the specific provisions of the Act that have been violated. Provides the private entity 30 days to cure the noticed violation. Exempts a private entity if its employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement that provides for different policies regarding the retention, collection, disclosure, and destruction of biometric information. Effective immediately.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Chris Balkema

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Neil Anderson

    Republican • Senate

  • Terri Bryant

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

    5/14/2026Senate
  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson

    3/24/2026Senate
  3. Referred to Assignments

    2/2/2026Senate
  4. First Reading

    2/2/2026Senate
  5. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chris Balkema

    2/2/2026Senate

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