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 absent

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 absent

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 absent

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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 absent

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 3827: Relates to banning the use of biometric identifying technology in schools

Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to allowable purposes.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans biometric tech in schools except for secure device logins, restricting data collection to protect student privacy and limit technology use in education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 4658: Relates to prohibiting the use of funds, financial incentives or subsidies where facilities or property are used primarily for e-commerce storage and transfers, or the facilitation thereof

Relates to prohibiting the use of funds, financial incentives or subsidies where facilities or property are used primarily for e-commerce storage and transfers, or the facilitation thereof.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits government funds/subsidies for e-commerce infrastructure, restricting financial support for tech sector growth.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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