Technology

signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 6953: Relates to the training and use of artificial intelligence frontier models

The RAISE Act establishes safety requirements for developers of powerful artificial intelligence models, known as "frontier models." A frontier model is defined as one trained with over 10^26 computational operations (costing more than $100 million) or a distilled version costing over $5 million. Large developers must implement documented safety protocols to prevent "critical harm," defined as events causing death, serious injury to 100+ people, or $1 billion in damages from AI misuse. The bill also defines key terms like "safety incident" and outlines remedies for violations, focusing on risk mitigation rather than restricting AI development.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill S 6953 establishes safety requirements for developers of powerful AI models to prevent critical harm, regulating tech companies for public protection.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · New York · Senate Dec 11, 2025

S 8391: Relates to the right of publicity

Relates to the right of publicity; amends the definitions of "deceased performer", "deceased personality" and "digital replica" in relation to the right of publicity; relates to the use of a deceased performer's digital replica without authorization by the applicable right holder.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates unauthorized use of digital replicas (technology) to protect right of publicity, directly addressing digital rights and preventing misuse of digital representations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 3307: Amends the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies

Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends UCC to provide updated rules for commercial transactions involving AI, blockchain, and virtual currencies, enabling regulatory clarity and adoption of emerging technologies.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 6613: Permits records required to be disclosed under the freedom of information law to have exempt parts of such documents be redacted before disclosure

This bill requires state agencies to redact exempt portions of documents before releasing them under freedom of information law. It applies to any record containing both disclosable information and information that may be legally withheld (like personal privacy details or security data). Agencies must remove only the exempt sections while disclosing the remaining content, and cannot deny access solely based on the document's category - any denial must include a specific justification. The law aims to improve transparency by ensuring the public receives as much releasable information as possible.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates redaction of personal privacy and security data before disclosure, directly protecting data privacy and cybersecurity as defined in the topic.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · New York · Senate Jun 26, 2025

S 7672: Relates to municipal cybersecurity incidents or ransomware attacks

Requires all municipal corporations to report cybersecurity incidents and demands of ransom payments to the division of homeland security and emergency services; defines terms; requires cybersecurity incident reviews; requires cybersecurity awareness training, cybersecurity protection and data protection standards for state maintained information systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity standards, incident reporting, and data protection for municipal systems, strengthening cybersecurity and data privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 5500: Relates to peer-to-peer mobile payment service security

Directs every peer-to-peer mobile service to require users to create a personal identification code associated with the user's account that is required to be used when certain actions are taken and to require users to set a monetary amount for intended transfers above which the use of a personal identification number will be required to authenticate the user's identity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates PIN authentication for high-value mobile payments, enhancing cybersecurity and user identity protection in digital transactions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 1840: Amends the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies

Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyUpdates UCC for emerging tech (blockchain, AI) enabling commercial transactions, directly advancing tech integration into legal frameworks.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 3282: Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Amherst, county of Erie

Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Amherst, county of Erie for lease to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement and operation of a wireless communications tower.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes wireless tower placement for Verizon, enabling expanded mobile internet access, a key technology infrastructure.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2025

S 814: Relates to organ donation registration through a patient-facing portal

Provides that organ donation registrations through an electronic health record product do not retain or store patients' donor status information and meet standards established by the commissioner; amends the effective date.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects patient privacy in organ donation registration via EHR, aligning with healthcare patient rights protection indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates no retention of donor data in electronic health records, directly protecting patient privacy through data minimization.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 428: Relates to online dating services

This bill (A 428) protects New York users of paid online dating services by setting clear consumer safeguards. It limits subscription contracts to $1,000 total (with exceptions for short-term plans), bans requiring forced add-on services (like grooming), and guarantees a minimum number of matches per month for paid plans over $25. Users gain the right to cancel without penalty if matches aren't delivered for two months, receive a refund (minus a small fee), and get their personal data deleted or returned upon cancellation. The law directly affects all paid online dating platforms operating in New York, ensuring transparency and reducing deceptive practices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data deletion for users, directly protecting privacy in online services per bill's consumer safeguards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology