Technology

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 absent

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 It replaces repealed sections with updated definitions (e.g., "unfair" practices cause significant harm not easily avoidable, aligning with federal standards), requires the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 absent

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 absent

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died · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 934: Requires warnings 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 TechnologyRequires AI warnings to inform users of potential inaccuracies, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 933: Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes a Chief AI Officer to develop statewide AI policies and governance, indicating a proactive approach to managing and integrating technology.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 2613: Requires the state to keep state lottery winners identities anonymous

This bill requires New York State to keep lottery winners' personal information confidential from the public, including names and addresses. It directly affects anyone who wins a lottery prize over $5,000, preventing the state lottery division from disclosing their identity without their explicit consent. The key provision mandates that winners must actively consent for their details to be shared; otherwise, the state cannot publish or share their information publicly. The law also clarifies that payment procedures remain unchanged, including payments to estates or under court orders, but anonymity applies to all public disclosures. This is a privacy-focused change to existing lottery procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates confidentiality of personal data (names/addresses) for lottery winners, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6232: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill requires New York's health department to create and operate a free mobile application for individuals eligible for Medicaid who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. The app must provide New York-specific resources, links to state programs, and support in multiple languages, with strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing. Developers must report anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) to state lawmakers. The app will be available across mobile platforms and must comply with state health resource standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates free mobile app with prenatal/postpartum resources for Medicaid-eligible individuals, improving healthcare access and protecting patient privacy per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 1961: Establishes the "secure our data act"

Establishes the "secure our data act"; relates to cybersecurity protection by state entities; requires the office of information technology services to develop standards for data protection of state entity-maintained information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires state data protection standards, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy measures for state entities.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9456: 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 ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits procurement of tech posing security risks, restricting certain products per federal security standards90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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 absent