Technology (Social Media)

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9051: Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors

Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI chatbot features to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy as per its explicit focus on safety standards and rights of action.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8850: Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user

Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user; defines terms; provides requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data; grants the attorney general the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and enforce such provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media companies to provide users with their social graph data, enhancing data portability and user control over personal information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 4, 2026

A 9415: Protects minors online from social media and harmful content

This bill requires social media platforms to block minors under 14 from creating accounts and mandates parental consent for 14-15 year olds to use accounts. It defines "social media platform" to include apps with addictive features (like infinite scrolling or push notifications) and sets standards for age verification. Platforms must delete personal data from terminated accounts and avoid showing minors content deemed "harmful" under specific legal criteria (e.g., sexually explicit material lacking artistic value). The bill directly affects major social media companies operating in the state, minors under 16, and their parents/guardians.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media platforms for minors' data privacy, age verification, and harmful content restrictions, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8605: Enacts the "fraudulent social media advertising prevention act"

Requires social-media platforms to prevent, detect, and remove fraudulent advertisements and to establish advertiser-vetting obligations; requires reporting to the attorney general.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates social media platforms to prevent fraudulent ads and vet advertisers, aligning with consumer protection regulations that strengthen digital safety and user trust in technology platforms.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 774: 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 establishes protections for minors in influencer content on social media platforms, directly addressing digital rights and privacy concerns through consumer protection regulations in technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 4505: Relates to warning labels on certain social media platforms

Requires warning labels on social media platforms which provide an addictive feed, autoplay, infinite scroll, like counts, and/or push notifications; directs the commissioner of mental health to design the warning label.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warning labels for addictive social media features to protect users, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3335: Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors

Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors; assesses a civil penalty to social media networks that knowingly or negligently promote such content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media platforms to prevent harmful content promotion for minors, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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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

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1957: Relates to establishing the offense of false pretense

This bill makes it a felony to impersonate someone online (e.g., via social media, email, or digital profiles) with the intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud them. It specifically targets situations where others reasonably believe the impersonator is the real person. Violations are classified as a class D felony, punishable by up to seven years in prison. The law directly affects individuals who commit malicious online impersonation, creating a legal remedy for victims.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for online impersonation, expanding criminalization and increasing penalties (up to 7 years), opposing reform by broadening criminal liability.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes malicious online impersonation to protect victims from fraud/harm, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections against digital threats.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4476: Relates to making it unlawful for a caretaker to post a vulnerable elderly person on social media without such elderly person's consent

This bill makes it illegal for caregivers to post images or videos of vulnerable elderly people on social media without their consent. It directly affects caregivers (including family members, friends, or formal providers) and vulnerable elderly individuals (aged 60+ with physical, mental, or emotional limitations that impair self-care). The law prohibits non-consensual sharing on platforms like Facebook or Instagram, with consent deemed invalid if the person is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated, or under compulsion. Violations are classified as a class A misdemeanor, punishable by fines or jail time. The bill aims to protect privacy and autonomy for elderly individuals who may be unable to fully consent due to age-related vulnerabilities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual sharing of vulnerable elderly individuals' images on social media, directly protecting data privacy through consent requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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