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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9934: Relates to prohibiting the use of stealth crawlers

Prohibits the deployment of a stealth crawler in a manner that would damage, impair or burden the operation of a covered news source or otherwise cause a news source economic harm.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects news sites from economic harm caused by malicious stealth crawlers, enhancing cybersecurity and digital rights.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9051: Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors

Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI chatbot features to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy as per its explicit focus on safety standards and rights of action.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8026: Provides internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing

Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands internet access through ConnectAll grant program, directly promoting digital equity as a core technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 8451: Enacts the New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates workplace protections for news media workers, directly advancing labor & employment protections in the specified sector.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI oversight, fairness disclosures, and workplace protections for news media, regulating AI systems to protect workers and consumers per FAIR Act requirements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 563: Requires policies for the use of automatic license plate reader systems

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency policies for ALPR use by non-government entities, enhancing data privacy protections through mandated policy posting.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 6347: Relates to requiring governmental entities to implement multifactor authentication for local and remote network access

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires MFA and encryption for government networks/websites, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections per bill summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2332: Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages

Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals in the state, based on data in the most recent American Community Survey published by the United States Census Bureau.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires multilingual access to benefit systems for limited-English proficient individuals, facilitating immigrant service access and integration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires multilingual access for EBT systems, promoting digital equity by ensuring non-English speakers can access government digital services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8828: Relates to transparency and safety requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models

Implements transparency requirements for developers of AI models; requires the establishment of an office for oversite of AI model developer transparency and reporting; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI transparency requirements and oversight office, regulating developers for safety/accountability - aligns with consumer protection indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8811: Relates to the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices; repealer

This bill amends New York's General Business Law to clarify the Attorney General's authority to combat unfair business practices. It replaces repealed sections with updated definitions (e.g., "unfair" practices cause significant harm not easily avoidable, aligning with federal standards), requires the Attorney General to provide 10 days' written notice before lawsuits, and expands consumer rights to sue for actual damages or $50 (plus potential triple damages for intentional violations). It directly affects businesses operating in New York and consumers facing deceptive practices. The changes streamline enforcement while strengthening legal options for affected individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands consumer rights to sue for unfair business practices, including potential data privacy violations by tech companies, aligning with federal standards for consumer protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed both · New York · Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 3411: Requires notices on generative artificial intelligence systems

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI transparency notices to protect users from inaccurate outputs, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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