This bill establishes strict regulations on the collection of biometric identifier information by public and private entities in New Jersey. It prohibits these entities from collecting, retaining, converting, storing, or sharing any biometric data unless they provide clear and conspicuous notice at every common entryway regarding their use of a biometric surveillance system. The bill defines "biometric identifier information" as data collected through such systems that identify individuals based on their unique physical characteristics, and it outlines what constitutes a biometric surveillance system.

Violations of this bill carry significant penalties, with a civil administrative penalty of $5,000 for a first offense and $10,000 for any subsequent violations. Additionally, a pattern of violations—defined as five or more violations occurring on separate days within a thirty-day period—would be classified as a fourth-degree crime. If a public or private entity is convicted of this crime and commits further violations, those would escalate to a third-degree crime. The bill aims to protect individuals' biometric data and ensure transparency in its collection and use.