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Illinois Needs Regulation, Not a Ban on Biometrics

Posted on March 24, 2026 by David E Smith

HB 5521 would tie the hands of law enforcement by banning facial recognition—even as criminals exploit anonymity in our cities. This isn’t about privacy vs. safety. We can have both with proper safeguards. Tell your State Rep: OPPOSE HB 5521.

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