No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025

# No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025 – Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025 would restrict the use of biometric technology (such as facial recognition, fingerprinting, and iris scanning) in housing-related decisions and practices. If passed, the bill would limit when landlords, property managers, and housing providers can require or use biometric data from tenants, applicants, or residents. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would directly affect landlords, property management companies, and housing providers who currently use biometric systems for tenant screening, access control, or security purposes. It would also protect renters and homebuyers from being required to provide biometric information as a condition of obtaining housing.

The legislation aims to address privacy concerns and prevent potential discrimination based on biometric data collection and analysis. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3060 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full floor vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Yvette Clarke (D-NY). Like many bills in committee, it may be debated, amended, or remain stalled depending on legislative priorities and committee action.