06.22.26 Agenda/Charter Committee Meeting

The Monroe County Legislature's Agenda/Charter Committee met on June 22, 2026, to discuss a proposed local law requiring retail establishments to disclose the use of biometric identification technology. The discussion focused on the implications of biometric data collection for security and privacy, including concerns about data anonymization, false positives, and the potential for misuse or hacking of biometric templates. Legislators debated the balance between protecting consumer privacy and enabling retailers to prevent theft, with expert testimony clarifying that the legislation would not prohibit the use of biometric data for security but would require transparency and secure data handling. The law includes a private right of action for enforcement rather than county enforcement, and there was discussion about the impact on small businesses, compliance costs, and the need for clear signage. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed, but the legislation could influence future procurement and technology use policies in retail security systems.