Bill
HB 3491
85(R) - 2017
House Government Transparency & Operation
House Government Transparency & Operation
Privacy
State Agencies
Vote Recommendation
Yes
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Neutral
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Positive
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Positive
Author(s)
Morgan Meyer
Bill Caption
Relating to limitations on the use of a biometric identifier by a governmental body.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Currently, there are no provisions in the Government Code limiting the ability of a governmental body to capture, possess, or require biometric information. HB 3491 would require specific, explicit statutory authority or voluntary, written consent before biometric information can be required as a prerequisite for providing a governmental service.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government and the individual liberty principles by protecting the privacy of information used for identification purposes with requiring consent or explicit statutory authority. We support HB 3491.
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