Technology (Social Media)

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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2365: Includes authorized internet entities in the information sex offenders are required to disclose upon registration

This bill expands New York's sex offender registration requirements by mandating that offenders disclose all social media accounts and other online platforms they use, in addition to their internet accounts. It directly affects sex offenders registering under New York's correction law, requiring them to report changes to their internet accounts, online platforms, or address within 10 days. The key mechanism adds "authorized internet entities" (such as social media or messaging services) to the list of information they must provide during initial registration and when updating their details. The law also specifies that a $10 fee applies for each registration update related to these changes. This policy change aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track offenders' online activity.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExpands sex offender registration requirements to include social media, strengthening oversight and compliance within the corrections system.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRequires sex offenders to disclose all social media use, mandating greater disclosure of online activity which restricts digital privacy protections.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1071: Prohibits the knowing and reckless promotion of unlawful or false material and providing remedies for the violation of such prohibition

This bill (A 1071) prohibits individuals or entities from knowingly or recklessly promoting content that: (1) advocates force likely to incite imminent lawless action, (2) advocates self-harm likely to cause immediate harm, or (3) spreads false medical claims endangering public health. It specifically targets content amplified by algorithms prioritizing engagement over time/date, affecting platforms and creators who distribute such material. Violations are deemed public nuisances, allowing the Attorney General or local prosecutors to seek injunctions, restitution, or damages. Affected parties can also sue for damages if harmed by prohibited content, with enforcement handled through state/federal courts.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets false medical claims endangering public health, directly protecting public health initiatives by prohibiting harmful misinformation.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts tech platforms' algorithmic promotion of harmful content, imposing liability for engagement-driven distribution of unlawful/false material, directly limiting platform operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health 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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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 5346: 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 (autoplay, infinite scroll) to protect users, aligning with consumer protection regulations for tech platforms.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5668: Relates to liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information provided to a user by a chatbot

Imposes liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information to a user by a chatbot that results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes liability on chatbot providers for harmful misinformation causing financial harm, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4056: Permits school districts and childcare businesses to look at the social media accounts of prospective employees

Permits school districts and entities licensed pursuant to section three hundred ninety of the social services law to look at the social media accounts of prospective employees.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentBill permits employers to view job applicants' social media, restricting privacy rights in hiring - a worker protection issue. Aligns with 'restricts worker privacy' under OPPOSE indicators.80% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyPermits employers to access private social media, weakening data privacy protections by enabling unauthorized review of personal accounts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4065: Requires social media networks to verify the age of account holders

This bill requires social media platforms to verify the age of all account holders (new and existing) using a third-party vendor. Social media networks must complete verification within 30 days of account creation for new users or within 30 days of a user's first access attempt after the law takes effect for existing accounts. If verification isn't completed within the timeframe, platforms must deny access to the account until it's resolved. The Consumer Protection Division will establish specific verification methods, data security standards, and rules for handling age-related information collected during compliance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for social media, advancing data privacy protections for minors through consumer-focused regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4561: 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 protect minors from harmful content, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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