Technology (Telecommunications)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7509: Enacts the omnibus telecommunications reform act

Enacts the "omnibus telecommunications reform act"; reforms the competitive cable service; promotes the wide-spread development of high-capacity broadband internet access; increases the availability and quality of services in this key economic development area; ensures the safety, reliability and affordability of telecommunications services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPromotes high-capacity broadband development and service quality, directly advancing internet access infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7456: Authorizes the creation of broadband union districts

Authorizes two or more contiguous municipalities to create a broadband union district for the creation, administration, and maintenance of broadband infrastructure and services within such district; provides for governance, funding, powers, limitations, and related provisions for broadband union districts.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes broadband infrastructure creation, expanding internet access - directly aligns with technology topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6874: Relates to installing fiber optic utility along certain highways

Requires the commissioner of transportation to install and maintain fiber optic utility along all highways and thruways in the state for access to fiber optic and broadband services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates fiber optic installation along highways to expand broadband access, directly advancing internet infrastructure and connectivity.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates fiber optic installation along highways (transportation infrastructure), enhancing infrastructure use for broadband access, aligning with infrastructure improvement indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5479: Relates to unauthorized use of a mobile telephone or any data contained therein

This bill clarifies that smartphones and mobile devices are legally defined as "computers" under New York's penal code. It adds a specific definition for "smart phone or mobile device" requiring features like portability, wireless operation, local storage, and built-in power. The change ensures existing laws against unauthorized computer access or data theft automatically apply to smartphones, affecting how such cases are prosecuted. It does not create new penalties but updates legal terminology to cover modern devices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies smartphones as 'computers' under penal code, ensuring existing data theft laws apply to mobile devices, strengthening data privacy protections for users.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 140: Restricts the use of wireless communication devices by students on school property

Prohibits students from accessing their wireless communications devices on school property, unless authorized for classroom use; prohibits students from accessing social media platforms through the use of internet access provided by the school district, except when expressly directed to for class instruction.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts student access to wireless devices and social media on school property, limiting technology use and internet access except for classroom instruction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Social Media Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1333: Relates to quality standards for internet service providers

Directs the public service commission to establish quality of service standards, minimum performance levels, customer-specific credits, and reporting requirements that shall apply to each internet service provider.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates ISP quality standards, minimum performance, and customer credits, enhancing internet service reliability and consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 917: Enacts the "credit for rural broadband act"

Enacts the "credit for rural broadband act"; provides for a refundable tax credit for costs paid for new construction of new broadband networks to residences and small businesses located in rural, unserved areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides refundable tax credit for rural broadband construction, offering tax relief to small businesses/residences in underserved areas, advancing fiscal support for infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProvides tax credit for rural broadband infrastructure, directly expanding internet access in unserved areas, aligning with technology policy goals of digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7106: Relates to the regulation of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers in cities with a population of one million or more

Prohibits the placement of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers within 250 feet of a business or residence in cities with a population of one million or more without the owner's consent; requires community board approval and the completion of a city environmental quality review before the placement of any 5G tower can be approved.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts 5G tower deployment near residences/businesses without consent, requiring community approvals and environmental reviews, limiting infrastructure expansion for internet access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6179: Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service

Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service; provides that for a broadband internet provider that does not provide regulated telephone service, a pole owner shall not require such broadband internet provider to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a condition to making attachments to utility poles solely owned or jointly-owned by the pole owner.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves regulatory barrier for broadband pole attachments, facilitating infrastructure expansion and internet access deployment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8099: Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission, requires Internet neutrality and relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles

Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires net neutrality, mandating open internet access and preventing ISP discrimination, directly supporting digital equity and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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