The proposed Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law seeks to regulate the collection, use, and handling of biometric data in Nebraska, asserting that such data is the property of the individual from whom it is collected. The bill prohibits both private and public entities from requiring biometric data without written consent and mandates secure and portable handling of this data. It also outlines the responsibilities of entities regarding data retention, destruction, and the necessity of informed consent for the use of biometric data. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce compliance, and any waiver of the law's provisions without proper consent is deemed void and unenforceable.

Additionally, the bill introduces amendments that clarify the law's relationship with existing regulations, ensuring it does not interfere with the admission of biometric data in legal actions or conflict with laws like the Data Privacy Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. It specifies exemptions for certain situations, such as emergency medical care and fraud detection by the Department of Motor Vehicles, as well as data governed by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.