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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 Yes ✗ 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 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 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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passed both · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2332: Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages

Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals in the state, based on data in the most recent American Community Survey published by the United States Census Bureau.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires multilingual access to benefit systems for limited-English proficient individuals, facilitating immigrant service access and integration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires multilingual access for EBT systems, promoting digital equity by ensuring non-English speakers can access government digital services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 22, 2026

S 7974: Relates to recovery of online accounts for mobile telephones

Requires that businesses that provide consumers with online accounts to access services accounts for mobile telephones using proper identification if the business has a physical presence in this state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires identity verification for account recovery, enhancing security measures related to user account protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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signed · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 8811: Relates to the attorney general's ability to protect New Yorkers from unfair, deceptive and abusive business practices; repealer

This bill amends New York's General Business Law to clarify the Attorney General's authority to combat unfair business practices. It replaces repealed sections with updated definitions (e.g., "unfair" practices cause significant harm not easily avoidable, aligning with federal standards), requires the Attorney General to provide 10 days' written notice before lawsuits, and expands consumer rights to sue for actual damages or $50 (plus potential triple damages for intentional violations). It directly affects businesses operating in New York and consumers facing deceptive practices. The changes streamline enforcement while strengthening legal options for affected individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands consumer rights to sue for unfair business practices, including potential data privacy violations by tech companies, aligning with federal standards for consumer protection.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 2613: Requires the state to keep state lottery winners identities anonymous

This bill requires New York State to keep lottery winners' personal information confidential from the public, including names and addresses. It directly affects anyone who wins a lottery prize over $5,000, preventing the state lottery division from disclosing their identity without their explicit consent. The key provision mandates that winners must actively consent for their details to be shared; otherwise, the state cannot publish or share their information publicly. The law also clarifies that payment procedures remain unchanged, including payments to estates or under court orders, but anonymity applies to all public disclosures. This is a privacy-focused change to existing lottery procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates confidentiality of personal data (names/addresses) for lottery winners, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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