This bill creates a new legal framework for anti-stalking orders to protect victims from repeated, severe harassment. It directly affects stalking victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents) by establishing specific court procedures for obtaining protective orders. Key provisions require courts to issue orders prohibiting contact (including digital communication), surveillance, remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), and proximity to victims' homes or workplaces. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include numerous offenses under existing penal codes, such as harassment, assault, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images. These orders can be issued quickly without notice for immediate threats, with final orders requiring a court hearing.
Requires the consumer protection division to promulgate a policy governing the use of automatic license plate reader systems by non-law enforcement agencies and non-government entities; requires such non-law enforcement agencies and non-government entities to conspicuously post such policy on their website or in their place of business.
Promotes consumer choice by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide retail sellers with a repair score that will be displayed to consumers at point of sale.
Relates to bans from online dating services based on content; requires retention of records where necessary to maintain enforcement of fraud bans or content bans; makes related provisions.
This bill requires the Public Service Commission to allow virtual attendance for public proceedings related to gas, electric, water utilities, and settlement negotiations, while still permitting in-person participation. It also mandates that the commission and administrative law judges accept all documents electronically, eliminating the need for physical copies unless electronic submission is not feasible. The changes apply to all formal and informal matters before the commission, including hearings, rulemaking, and rate proceedings, with limited virtual access restrictions for confidential settlement negotiations.
Requires governmental entities to, whenever possible and feasible, consider implementing multifactor authentication for local and remote network access; requires public websites to encrypt all exchanges and to comply with privacy standards.
This bill requires digital parking payment apps to clearly show users the parking rules for their specific location before they pay. It mandates that these applications display details like time limits, meter hours, and street cleaning schedules in a distinct text color to prevent confusion. The law also ensures that app providers must regularly update this information and warn users that fines may still apply if they ignore the displayed restrictions. Municipalities and parking authorities will need to supply accurate data to these apps, while contractors can avoid penalties if they relied on the official data provided by the city.
This bill defines "portable solar generation devices" (moveable solar panels connecting via standard outlets, max 1,200 watts, certified by labs) and exempts them from utility interconnection and net metering requirements. It directly affects residential customers using these small solar devices and electric utilities. Key provisions prevent utilities from requiring approval, charging fees, or demanding extra equipment for these devices, while also shielding utilities from liability for device-related damage. The law takes immediate effect.
Requires entities that access a consumer's consumer credit report to notify such consumer of their right to obtain a security freeze, in addition to other information necessary to place, temporarily lift or permanently lift such security freeze; prohibits notices to consumers of their right to obtain a security freeze from containing advertising for paid services.
Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant for physical or electronic access to electronic device information.
