Technology

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 5893: Allows prospective and current agency personnel receive certification through remote training methods

This bill allows social services workers, including those in child welfare, to complete required training courses using remote or distance learning methods. It permits counties to adopt local rules enabling their departments to use these online options for specific training needs, provided the courses verify that participants are present and can interact with instructors. The change applies to prospective and current agency personnel involved in foster care, adoption, and preventive services, effective immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables remote training, promoting digital access and adoption of technology in workforce development.85% 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 · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11060: Requires digital parking payment applications to provide notice of applicable parking restrictions

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consumer protection for digital parking apps by requiring clear restriction notices, preventing confusion and potential fines.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9111: Relates to portable solar generation devices

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.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts portable solar devices from utility fees/interconnection requirements, lowering barriers for residential renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts small solar devices from utility fees/requirements, promoting residential clean energy adoption and reducing barriers to renewable use.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts portable solar devices from utility fees/restrictions, promoting residential renewable energy technology adoption.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 8906: Requires entities that access a consumer's consumer credit report to notify such consumer of their right to obtain a security freeze

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates notification of credit security freeze rights, enhancing consumer data privacy protections per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 2565: Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates search warrants for electronic device access, directly strengthening data privacy protections under New York's electronic communications privacy act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 2573: Requires state agencies to make available all public documents in a digital format on their website

Requires state agencies to make available all public documents in a digital format on their website in a manner that allows such documents to be printed; provides that no document required by law to remain confidential shall be deemed a public document.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates digital public documents, improving online access to government information, directly supporting digital access policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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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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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8827: Relates to warning labels on certain feature platforms; repealer

Requires warning labels on addictive feature platforms which provide features such as addictive feeds, autoplay, infinite scroll, like counts, and/or push notifications; relates to the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warning labels on addictive platform features (e.g., autoplay, infinite scroll) to protect users from manipulative design, aligning with consumer protection regulations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8789: Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer

This bill prohibits employers - including businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions - from using an applicant's or employee's credit history for hiring, firing, or licensing decisions. It defines "employer" broadly to cover all entities with employees, including the state. The only exception allows credit checks for high-trust positions (e.g., government roles requiring public trust) if specifically approved by a state commission. This replaces prior legislation that had similar restrictions but different wording.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits credit checks in hiring/firing, reducing barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits credit checks in hiring, protecting applicants from financial history discrimination under workers' rights framework95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using credit history (personal data) for hiring, strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology