A 5455 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence provide informational materials on removing an abuser's access to a smart home

Summary

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence provide informational materials on removing an abuser's access to a smart home and the use of other technology for harassment.

Issues: ✓ Technology

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action May 19, 2026

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A5455 → A5455A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add a new section creating a specific mandate for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to develop informational materials about harassment through smart home systems. The original text, which focused on training requirements for mental health professionals, was replaced with new provisions detailing the creation of online and physical resources for victims, the distribution of these materials to shelters and police, and a formal definition of 'smart home systems'.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from primarily training mental health professionals to focusing on creating and distributing educational resources for victims of domestic violence regarding smart home technology abuse.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to contract with a federal-designated organization to create and promote informational materials (online and physical) specifically addressing harassment via smart home systems.

Added a mandate for the Office to distribute these new informational materials to domestic violence shelters, social services districts, police departments, and childcare facilities.

Replaced the original text regarding training hours and certification for psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers with new content focused on smart home harassment resources.

DEFINITION

Added a specific legal definition for 'smart home system,' defining it as internet-connected devices handling security, climate, or appliances that can collect and analyze data.

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Committee

Amendments

May 19, 2026

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Apr 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 5455A

lower

Apr 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

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