This bill requires digital parking payment apps to clearly show users the parking rules for their specific location before they pay. It mandates that these apps display details like time limits, meter hours, and street cleaning schedules in a distinct color and must warn users about potential fines if they ignore the displayed restrictions. Municipalities and parking authorities must keep their apps updated with current rules and inform users if information might be incomplete. The law also protects app contractors who rely on data provided by the city, ensuring they are not held liable for errors in the official regulations they use.
Relates to social media open application programming; requires social media platforms to implement and maintain a standards-based application programming interface that permits third-party applications to retrieve data at no cost to be used for the user's benefit and to provide certain information to users; requires social media companies to submit a report to the attorney general.
This bill restricts New York government entities from using automatic license plate reader systems and the data they collect, allowing use only for specific purposes like investigating stolen vehicles, missing persons, or enforcing parking rules. It mandates that most captured data be deleted within 48 hours unless a legal warrant is issued for a felony investigation or a fine is being processed. The legislation also limits how data can be shared, prohibiting sales or transfers to private parties except under strict judicial orders, and requires agencies to publish annual reports on their camera usage and scanning statistics. Additionally, the bill classifies raw plate data as non-public records to prevent general public access while still allowing certain vehicle owners to request information about their own cars.
Enacts the "wireless security enforcement act" to prohibit the sale of wireless signal jammer devices; defines terms; provides that a person is guilty of prohibited use of a wireless signal jammer device if they engage in the possession, manufacture, importation, marketing, or sale of wireless signal jammer devices; requires restitution.
This bill asks the Governor of New York to officially recognize May 21, 2026, as Telepractice Awareness Day. The resolution highlights the benefits of using technology to provide speech, language, and hearing services to people who face barriers like distance or lack of local specialists. It also notes concerns about internet access in some households and supports the idea that telehealth can improve care for underserved communities. The measure does not change any laws or funding but serves to raise public awareness about these services. Copies of the resolution are sent to the Governor and relevant colleges that offer telehealth programs.
This bill allows tenants and renters to choose to sign leases and related rental documents electronically instead of using paper. The law states that these digital copies will have the same legal weight as traditional paper originals, provided the option is offered during the initial signing or renewal process. However, the electronic option does not apply to official court notices or legal service of process. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Requires an office within the department of financial services to establish minimum standards for large frontier developers' frontier AI frameworks to prevent unreasonable levels of catastrophic risk.
Requires policing agencies to conduct an inventory of, and develop a publicly-available policy for, any artificial intelligence used to aid criminal investigations.
Directs the department of taxation and finance to create and implement an online program which will enable each New York state taxpayer to prepare and electronically file such taxpayer's federal and state income tax returns free of charge.
This bill, known as the "Protecting Libraries' Independence Act," aims to safeguard the autonomy of public libraries and protect their staff from legal consequences. It prohibits libraries from banning or removing books, media, or digital content solely because officials disagree with the material's political views or moral messages. Additionally, the law grants librarians immunity from civil and criminal lawsuits if they act in good faith to uphold these protections. The legislation defines "library material" broadly to include various formats and applies to any public library receiving state or local funding.
