Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8516: Relates to the "driver's license access and privacy act"

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue standard drivers' licenses; restricts what information can be retained and given out on those applying or holding standard drivers' licenses.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts DMV data retention and sharing, directly protecting personal information per privacy-focused language in the bill's summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1374: Relates to identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach

Requires certain businesses to offer identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach; exempts businesses under financial hardship.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates businesses to provide identity theft prevention/mitigation after security breaches, strengthening data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

A 5969: Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances

Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances; requires each utility corporation and municipality within six months to submit to the commission a model for the calculation of and procedures for estimated bills that incorporates best practices and technology and accounts for any barriers to the use of actual meter readings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates incorporation of technology in utility billing models, requiring tech use for estimated bills and best practices.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5076: Relates to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory data collection by law enforcement based on protected characteristics, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local agencies from assisting federal programs requiring registration based on national/ethnic origin, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits databases tracking protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections by restricting discriminatory data collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7680: Relates to exempting computer hardware and software and school supplies from sales tax during a specified period

Exempts computer hardware and software equipment and school supplies from sales tax during the seven day period commencing on the Tuesday immediately preceding the first Monday in September, known as Labor Day, and ending on Labor Day.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts computer hardware, software, and school supplies from sales tax during a specific period, providing temporary tax relief for consumers and reducing state tax revenue during that window.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationExempts school supplies from sales tax, reducing costs for schools/families and increasing accessible funding for educational materials during back-to-school period.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts computer hardware/software from sales tax, reducing costs and promoting technology access during back-to-school period85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4816: Authorizes certain continuing education courses to be completed online

This bill allows hearing aid dispensers and home inspectors to complete their required continuing education courses online, rather than only in person. Specifically, it amends licensing laws to permit online course completion for license renewal, provided the courses are approved by the relevant state secretary (e.g., the Secretary of State for business licenses). The change applies to the 20 continuing education credits needed annually for both professions, with the secretary retaining authority to set approval standards for online formats. This updates existing rules to align with modern training methods while maintaining oversight of course quality.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPermits online continuing education for professionals, directly expanding digital access and enabling technology-enabled compliance without restrictions.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4427: Relates to the use of external consumer data and information sources being used when determining insurance rates

Prohibits the use of external consumer data and information sources being used when determining insurance rates; provides that no insurer shall unfairly discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or gender expression; or use any external consumer data and information sources, as well as any algorithms or predictive models that use external consumer data and information sources, in a way that unfairly discriminates based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or gender expression; makes related provisions; defines terms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits insurers from using external data/algorithms that could discriminate, aligning with data privacy protections in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7900: Prohibits the disclosure of individualized fare payment data by the metropolitan commuter transportation authority and the New York city transit authority

Prohibits the disclosure of individualized fare payment data by the metropolitan commuter transportation authority and the New York city transit authority for the purpose of maintaining customer privacy; provides certain exceptions when such data can be disclosed.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits disclosure of fare payment data to maintain customer privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3805: Authorizes the public to participate in public meetings in person or remotely

Authorizes the public to participate in public meetings in person or remotely through the use of a telephone conference, a video conference, and/or other similar technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly authorizes use of video/telephone conferencing for public participation, promoting technology adoption in government services.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5070: Relates to the definition of wiretapping

Relates to the definition of wiretapping by requiring the party recording the conversation to receive the consent of both parties present for the recording to be legal.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires dual-party consent for recording, strengthening data privacy protections in digital communications per bill summary.95% confidence

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