Minnesota SF4351: Consent requirement for certain biometric data collection

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to biometric data; requiring consent for collection; prohibiting sale; requiring deletion; imposing civil penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.

From the introduced text, March 10, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to biometric data; requiring consent for collection; prohibiting sale; requiring deletion; imposing civil penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M. Section 1. new text begin [ CONSENT; SAFEGUARDS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Biometric data defined.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: For purposes of this section, "biometric data" means an image, description, or recording of a face, facial features, a retina, an iris, a fingerprint, a voiceprint, hand geometry, or face geometry that may be used, singly or in combination with each other or other information, to identify an individual.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Consent required.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: A person is prohibited from collecting biometric data from an individual unless the person receives the individual's consent to collect the biometric data before the collection occurs.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ safeguards; retention.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: A person who obtains biometric data: ] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (1) must not sell, lease, or otherwise disclose the biometric data to another person unless: ] …

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Sponsors

• Robert Farnsworth (R) · primary sponsor
• Eric Lucero (R)

Latest actions

1. March 11, 2026: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection
2. March 11, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4351?

SF4351 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Consent requirement for certain biometric data collection.

What does SF4351 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to biometric data; requiring consent for collection; prohibiting sale; requiring deletion; imposing civil penalties; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.

What is the status of SF4351?

In committee as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Commerce and Consumer Protection (March 11, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4351?

Robert Farnsworth (R), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SF4351?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4351&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate