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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6578: Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI developers to disclose training data sources, enhancing transparency and consumer protection in AI development per data privacy indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 5175: Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of a baby monitor that broadcasts audio or video through an internet connection unless it includes certain security features to prevent unauthorized access; requires a written warning label; provides penalties.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates security features to prevent unauthorized access on internet-connected baby monitors, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections for consumers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 6130: Relates to the consumer protection division in the department of state

Requires the consumer protection division to establish a process by which any state agency or third party, pursuant to an interagency agreement with the division for the purposes of fraud prevention, identity verification, and ensuring the integrity or security of individual identities, to grant access to verify New York resident identities via a secure comparison process against state systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates secure identity verification process for fraud prevention and identity security, directly enhancing cybersecurity measures under technology policies.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 11389: Relates to electronic filing for the court of appeals

This bill allows the Court of Appeals to create rules permitting the electronic filing and service of legal documents in both civil and criminal cases. It specifically covers briefs, motions, appeals, and other papers while ensuring that unrepresented individuals and certain attorneys are not required to use electronic systems. Before implementing these rules, the court must seek feedback from various stakeholders, including lawyers, legal aid groups, and public defenders. The legislation takes effect on July 1st of the following year, with immediate authority granted to finalize any necessary procedural rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by enabling electronic filing while protecting unrepresented individuals from mandatory system use.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9824: Allows certain minor defendants to utilize electronic appearances

This bill allows minors under 18 to participate in certain court arraignments via electronic appearance instead of appearing in person. It permits this under specific conditions, such as when the minor is hospitalized, facing extreme weather, requesting the option with a guarantee of non-monetary release, or when no Youth Part judge is available. For electronic appearances involving minors, the court must determine that the virtual format serves the child's best interests and that physical attendance would unnecessarily disrupt important activities like school or medical treatment. The law also requires that all parties, including the prosecutor and the minor's legal advisor, consent to the electronic process on the record.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill supports criminal justice reform by allowing minors to appear electronically, reducing barriers to court access and prioritizing the child's best interests.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by expanding access to electronic court appearances for minors, ensuring technology facilitates justice rather than hindering it.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9408: Relates to a prohibition on chatbot toys

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of chatbot toys within the state, directly affecting toy manufacturers, sellers, and distributors. It defines a chatbot toy as any children's toy that includes an artificial intelligence companion and bans all commercial activities related to these products. Enforcement is handled by the state attorney general, who can seek court orders to stop violations and impose civil penalties of up to fifteen thousand dollars per day without needing to prove that a specific person was harmed. The law includes a five-year expiration clause, meaning it would automatically end five years after it takes effect.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits chatbot toys and directs study on risks, limiting technology adoption and innovation in this sector.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 5893: Allows prospective and current agency personnel receive certification through remote training methods

This bill allows social services workers, including those in child welfare, to complete required training courses using remote or distance learning methods. It permits counties to adopt local rules enabling their departments to use these online options for specific training needs, provided the courses verify that participants are present and can interact with instructors. The change applies to prospective and current agency personnel involved in foster care, adoption, and preventive services, effective immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables remote training, promoting digital access and adoption of technology in workforce development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 5437: Allows prospective and current agency personnel receive certification through remote training methods

This bill allows social services workers, including those in child welfare, to complete required training courses using remote or distance learning methods instead of attending in-person classes. It authorizes counties to adopt local rules permitting this remote format for most training requirements, provided the online courses verify that participants are present and can interact with instructors. The change applies to prospective and current personnel involved in foster care, adoption, and preventive services, effective immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital equity by expanding access to remote training, strengthening technology adoption in workforce development.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 5473: Requires certain disclosures in advertisements involving virtual tokens

Requires certain disclosures by a developer of virtual tokens in advertisements involving such virtual tokens; provides restrictions concerning advertising.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires developer disclosures for virtual token ads, regulating advertising to protect consumers from deceptive practices, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 8713: Relates to banned members of social referral services

Relates to bans from online dating services based on content; requires retention of records where necessary to maintain enforcement of fraud bans or content bans; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires online dating services to disclose interactions with banned members, enhancing user transparency and fraud protection in digital services, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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