Technology

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 Yes ✓ Supports Technology

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8789: Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer

This bill prohibits employers - including businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions - from using an applicant's or employee's credit history for hiring, firing, or licensing decisions. It defines "employer" broadly to cover all entities with employees, including the state. The only exception allows credit checks for high-trust positions (e.g., government roles requiring public trust) if specifically approved by a state commission. This replaces prior legislation that had similar restrictions but different wording.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits credit checks in hiring/firing, reducing barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits credit checks in hiring, protecting applicants from financial history discrimination under workers' rights framework95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using credit history (personal data) for hiring, strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 3693: Relates to computer-related crimes

Relates to computer-related crimes; creates the crimes unlawful disruption of computer services in the first and second degree, unlawful computer access assistance in the first and second degree, unauthorized use of internet domain name or profile, and unlawful introduction of a computer contaminant; allows for a civil action for compensatory damages for victims of such crimes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates new computer crime offenses (e.g., disruption, unauthorized access) and enables civil damages, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 83: Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes new crime of cyber extortion, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicator without reform or protection measures.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes cyber extortion as a crime using malicious software, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections against tech-enabled crimes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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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 No ✗ Opposes Technology

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4655: Relates to the sale of digital electronic equipment and providing diagnostic and repair information

Modifies what qualifies as an original equipment manufacturer and the manufacture date when hardware must comply with the right to repair law; repeals certain limitations on the right to repair law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer right to repair by repealing limitations on diagnostic/repair information access, advancing digital rights and tech access92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2355: Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service

Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service; provides that for a broadband internet provider that does not provide regulated telephone service, a pole owner shall not require such broadband internet provider to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a condition to making attachments to utility poles solely owned or jointly-owned by the pole owner.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves certificate requirement for broadband pole attachments, facilitating faster deployment of internet infrastructure and expanding access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 7599: Relates to automated decision-making by government agencies

Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated decision-making tools utilized by governmental agencies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires impact assessments and disclosure of government AI tools, strengthening data privacy oversight and transparency in automated decision-making.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology