Technology

passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1336: Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"

Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"; requires the division of broadband access to develop a state digital equity plan to increase broadband access to underserved populations by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands broadband access to underserved populations, directly advancing digital equity under technology policy as per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 681: Relates to fingerprinting or mandatory iris and retina scanning of employees

S 681 prohibits most private employers from requiring fingerprinting or mandatory iris/retina scans as a condition of hiring or continued employment. It directly affects private-sector workers and employers, with key exceptions for state/municipal employees, public hospitals, medical colleges affiliated with public hospitals, and private hospitals. The bill amends labor law to make this prohibition explicit and takes effect immediately upon enactment. It does not apply to government workers or healthcare facilities receiving public funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits private employers from mandatory biometric scans, protecting workers' privacy rights and limiting employer overreach in hiring practices.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits private employers from mandating biometric data collection (fingerprints/iris scans), directly protecting employee data privacy per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 8793: Relates to prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and products which pose a state or national security risk

Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security; relates to the authority of the office of information technology services to issue certain guidance relating thereto.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits procurement of tech posing security risks, enhancing cybersecurity by aligning with federal security standards.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1228: Relates to requiring advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of synthetic performers in ads to prevent consumer deception, aligning with tech regulation for transparency and consumer protection.90% 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

signed · New York · Senate Feb 14, 2025

S 804: Relates to when and how notification of a data breach is to be provided to the department of financial services

S 804 amends New York's data breach notification law to clarify when and how financial institutions must notify the Department of Financial Services (DFS) after a breach affecting New York residents. It requires covered financial institutions (as defined by current DFS rules) to provide DFS with details about the breach - including timing, content, and number of affected people - without delaying direct notifications to consumers. The bill specifies that this notification to DFS is only mandatory for financial institutions, not all businesses, and must follow existing DFS reporting rules (23 NYCRR 500.17). The law, signed as Chapter 91 on February 14, 2025, streamlines reporting for regulated financial entities while maintaining direct consumer notification timelines.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies data breach notification requirements to enhance consumer data privacy protections by mandating timely reporting to DFS without delaying consumer notifications.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2025

S 2671: Relates to procurement requirements for end point device security

Directs that state agencies require that procurement of end point devices be consistent with any relevant standards, guidelines, or guidance developed as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates state agencies to comply with NIST Cybersecurity Framework for endpoint devices, directly enhancing cybersecurity standards and data protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 785: Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of personal identifying information; repealer

This bill expands the legal definition of "personal identifying information" to explicitly include medical information and health insurance details. It directly affects individuals whose medical history, treatment records, or health insurance policy numbers could be misused, as these now count as sensitive data under identity theft laws. Key provisions add specific definitions: "medical information" covers health history and treatment, while "health insurance information" includes policy numbers and claims history. The bill modifies existing penal, business, and technology laws to incorporate these changes, removing prior related provisions through repeal. This update strengthens protections by making unauthorized use of health data prosecutable under current identity theft statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands definition of sensitive data to include medical/insurance info, strengthening patient data protection under identity theft laws.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands PII definition to include medical/health insurance data, strengthening privacy protections under identity theft laws as per bill's explicit intent.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 778: Relates to online dating services

S 778 regulates online dating services in New York by setting consumer protections and pricing limits. It caps two-year membership costs at $1,000 (with exceptions for one-year contracts), bans requiring ancillary services (like photo sessions) as a condition of use, and mandates a minimum number of matches per month for paid accounts over $25. If services fail to deliver the promised matches for two consecutive months, users can cancel and receive a refund (minus a small fee for services provided). The bill also grants a three-day cooling-off period for cancellations without penalty and requires dating platforms to return or destroy user data upon contract end.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates online dating services (tech) with consumer protections: price caps, mandatory matches, refund policy - aligns with tech regulation for consumer safety.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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