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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9349: Prohibits the use of surveillance pricing

Prohibits the use of surveillance pricing, directly or indirectly; prohibits the collection, use, retention, or sharing of data to facilitate surveillance pricing; provides exceptions; provides for enforcement by the attorney general; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic pricing and mandates disclosure, regulating tech companies for consumer protection - aligns with data privacy and consumer safety indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3058: Promotes consumer choice by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide retail sellers with a one through ten repair score that will be displayed to consumers at point of sale

Promotes consumer choice by requiring manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide retail sellers with a repair score that will be displayed to consumers at point of sale.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires repair scores for digital equipment to promote consumer choice, aligning with regulating tech companies for consumer protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8022: Requires certain covered platforms to provide a process for law enforcement agencies to contact such platform, and to comply with search warrants within seventy-two hours

Requires an operator of a covered platform with at least one million users to ensure that its covered platform provides a process to allow law enforcement agencies to contact such covered platform, which shall provide continuous availability of such process; provides that an operator of a covered platform with at least one million users shall comply with a search warrant within seventy-two hours of receipt under certain circumstances; provides that a court may extend the time for compliance with a search warrant under certain circumstances.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates rapid compliance with law enforcement warrants, potentially weakening user privacy protections by reducing platform oversight time.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1169: Relates to the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems

Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents algorithmic discrimination in AI systems, supporting criminal justice reform by protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability in high-risk applications.80% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents algorithmic discrimination in AI systems used in employment, protecting workers' rights from biased hiring/promotion decisions.65% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI to prevent algorithmic discrimination, requires audits for high-risk systems, and provides enforcement, promoting consumer protection and digital equity in technology.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 1422: Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates destruction of biometric data by private entities, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9267: Enacts the consumer camera privacy act

Prohibits manufacturers or operators of networked camera devices to enable coordinated surveillance features on such devices as a default feature without first obtaining affirmative opt-in consent from the owner; requires disclosure of data rights for owners of such devices; prohibits coordinated surveillance features to be disclosed to law enforcement without a warrant; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits default surveillance without consent and requires warrants for law enforcement, strengthening data privacy protections for camera devices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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died · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 4713: Designates records and information relating to a patient who has been deceased for a period of fifty years or longer as historic records no longer subject to privacy protections

Designates records and information relating to a patient who has been deceased for a period of fifty years or longer as historic records no longer subject to privacy protections; provides that such provisions shall not be construed as requiring a facility to retain records for any particular length of time.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill removes privacy protections for medical records after 50 years, weakening data privacy (core technology policy area). Explicitly weakens privacy safeguards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 2539: Requires retailers to post warning signs of the tracking and collecting of customers biometric data through electronic devices

This bill requires retailers to clearly display warning signs at all entrances if they track customers using their cell phones or other electronic devices (like personal digital assistants or mobile devices). The signs must inform customers about the tracking and provide instructions for opting out. Retailers who fail to comply face escalating fines: $100 for the first violation, $250 for the second, and $500 for each subsequent violation. Local consumer protection offices or designated officials enforce the law, and collected fines stay with the municipality.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates retailer transparency on customer tracking, requiring opt-out instructions and fines for non-compliance - directly protects data privacy per topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes 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 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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