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A3929 • 2026

Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.

Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.

Privacy
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Karabinchak, Robert J.
Last action
2026-05-04
Official status
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.

Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.
  • Topic: Law and Public Safety Fiscal note: This bill has not been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. 2026-05-04 New Jersey Legislature

    Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

  2. 2026-03-23 New Jersey Legislature

    Passed by the Assembly (56-16-1)

  3. 2026-03-19 New Jersey Legislature

    Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading

  4. 2026-01-13 New Jersey Legislature

    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee

Official Summary Text

Prohibits use of biometric surveillance system by business entity under certain circumstances.
Topic:
Law and Public Safety
Fiscal note:
This bill has not been certified by OLS for a fiscal note.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
A3929 ACO Statement 3/19/26

ASSEMBLY CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY,
No. 3929

STATE
OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:
�MARCH 19,
2026

����� The Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee reports
favorably Assembly Bill No. 3929.

����� As reported by the committee, this bill prohibits the
use of a biometric surveillance system on a consumer under certain
circumstances.�

����� Under the bill, a business entity is prohibited from
using a biometric surveillance system on a consumer at the physical premises of
the business entity, unless: (1) the business entity provides clear and
conspicuous notice to the consumer regarding its use of a biometric
surveillance system; and (2) the biometric surveillance system is used for a
lawful purpose.�

����� The business entity may satisfy the notice requirement
by posting a sign in a conspicuous location at the perimeter of any area where
a biometric surveillance system is being used.� However, under the bill, if a
business entity uses information obtained through a biometric surveillance
system to deny a consumer access to its premises or to remove a consumer from
its premises, the business entity is required to provide the consumer with a
detailed explanation regarding its actions and the criteria used by the
business entity in making its determination.� The bill provides that a business
entity will not be liable for a first violation if, within thirty days, the
business entity demonstrates compliance with the provisions of the bill.�

����� In addition, the bill prohibits a business entity from
selling, leasing, trading, sharing, or otherwise profiting from information
obtained through the business entity�s use of a biometric surveillance system
on a consumer.�

����� A violation of the bill�s provisions is an unlawful
practice under the consumer fraud act, punishable by a monetary penalty of not
more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any
subsequent offense. In addition, violations may result in cease and desist
orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and
the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured party.

����� This bill was prefiled for introduction in the
2026-2027 session pending technical review.� As reported, the bill includes the
changes required by technical review, which has been performed.