Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 825: Establishes protections for minors who are featured in compensated video content

Establishes protections for minors who are featured in compensated video content that generate earnings from being shared on social media or other video-sharing websites.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates protections for minors in influencer content on social media platforms, advancing data privacy and digital rights safeguards for minors.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 10424: Ensures the public has virtual access to public service commission proceedings and may file documents electronically

This bill requires the Public Service Commission to allow virtual attendance for public proceedings related to gas, electric, water utilities, and settlement negotiations, while still permitting in-person participation. It also mandates that the commission and administrative law judges accept all documents electronically, eliminating the need for physical copies unless electronic submission is not feasible. The changes apply to all formal and informal matters before the commission, including hearings, rulemaking, and rate proceedings, with limited virtual access restrictions for confidential settlement negotiations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital access by enabling virtual public proceedings and electronic document filing, advancing technology adoption in government processes.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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died · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 1139: 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 TechnologyBill enhances cybersecurity by requiring multifactor authentication and encryption, and protects data privacy by mandating compliance with privacy standards for public websites.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 10049: Updates the definition of cyberbullying in the dignity for all students act

Updates the definition of cyberbullying in the dignity for all students act to include intentionally using artificial intelligence to mimic or alter a person's likeness or voice without their consent.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens student safety by updating cyberbullying definitions, protecting students from AI-based likeness misuse in educational settings.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens digital rights by regulating AI misuse to protect individuals from likeness and voice mimicry without consent.90% 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 · Senate May 19, 2026

S 1633: Provides additional protections for sensitive health information and requires patients to have the right to restrict the disclosures of such patient's health information

Provides additional protections for sensitive health information; requires all health information networks, electronic health record systems, and health care providers to provide patients with a right to restrict the disclosures of such patient's health information; defines terms; provides for exceptions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGrants patients right to restrict health info disclosures, strengthening privacy protections in healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy protections for health information in electronic health record systems, directly advancing tech policy goals of securing user data.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate May 14, 2026

S 7713: Restricts the use of automatic license plate reader information

Prohibits automatic license plate reader users from selling, sharing, allowing access to, or transferring automatic license plate reader information to any state or local jurisdiction for the purpose of investigating or enforcing a law that denies or interferes with a person's right to choose or obtain reproductive health care services or any lawful health care services.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement data use to protect reproductive health care access, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill prohibits using license plate data to enforce laws restricting reproductive healthcare access, directly protecting patient rights in healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts sharing of ALPR data to prevent misuse in health care enforcement, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 8483: Prohibits online retailers from basing prices on certain criteria

This bill prohibits online retailers from setting different prices based on a customer's device hardware (like battery life or age), software, or physical location. It directly affects online stores that adjust prices using these factors when a customer shops through their device. Retailers may still adjust prices for legitimate reasons like local costs, real-time demand surcharges for immediate services, or physical store location differences due to taxes. The law does not restrict general discounts, coupons, or public promotions that don't rely on device-specific data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits price discrimination based on device hardware/location, regulating tech companies for consumer protection in digital markets.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4413: Relates to deletion of a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service

Requires a business to delete a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service, unless such consumer has affirmatively consented to retention of such financial information; requires such business to notify such consumer of such deletion.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires deletion of consumer financial data after service cancellation, directly enhancing data privacy protections per topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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