Technology

died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 1961: Establishes the "secure our data act"

Establishes the "secure our data act"; relates to cybersecurity protection by state entities; requires the office of information technology services to develop standards for data protection of state entity-maintained information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires state data protection standards, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy measures for state entities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9028: Relates to use of virtual agents and AI tools in property searches

Requires real estate brokers and online housing platforms using virtual agents and AI tools to conduct a disparate impact analysis to assess the actual impact of any such virtual agent; requires such individuals to submit a summary of the most recent disparate impact analysis to the attorney general's office; requires online housing platforms using virtual agents to provide an option to communicate with a human representative; makes certain provisions requiring anti-discriminatory measures for virtual agents and AI tools.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires disparate impact analysis for AI in housing searches to prevent discrimination, directly supporting tenant protections and anti-discrimination housing measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates anti-discrimination analysis for AI tools in housing and requires human alternatives, regulating tech use for consumer protection and digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2025

S 7476: Relates to social media open application programming

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates social media platforms to provide open APIs for third-party data access at no cost for user benefit, promoting user control and innovation in digital services, aligning with data privacy and digital rights95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 8507: Enacts the "connected consumer product end of life disclosure act"

Enacts the "connected consumer product end of life disclosure act", relating to requiring manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose for how long they will provide technical support, security updates, or bug fixes for the software, hardware, or firmware necessary for the product to securely function.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires manufacturers to disclose security update duration, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection for connected devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8103: Allows signatures secured through blockchain technology to be considered an electronic signature

Allows signatures, records and contracts secured through blockchain technology to be considered in an electronic form and to be an electronic record and signature; allows smart contracts to exist in commerce.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill legalizes blockchain signatures and smart contracts, advancing secure digital transactions and promoting tech adoption in commerce, aligning with cybersecurity and digital rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4049: Directs a pilot program for the use of digital license plates

This bill creates a two-year pilot program in New York allowing vehicle owners to use digital license plates instead of traditional metal plates. The program requires the motor vehicle commissioner to establish rules covering safety standards, privacy protections, product design, approval processes, and data security for digital plate companies. Digital plates must display registration details clearly at 100 feet and follow specific size and color limitations. The program includes a mandatory review after one year and a full report to the legislature within 18 months, after which the law expires.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates privacy protections and data security rules for digital plates, directly supporting data privacy in technology deployment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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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 Apr 15, 2026

S 7033: Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act

This bill requires businesses to disclose when prices are set by algorithms using a customer's personal data, mandating a clear notice: "THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA." It also bans using protected characteristics (like race, gender, or age) to set prices for goods or services, preventing discriminatory pricing. The law applies to most businesses but excludes insurers and financial services (e.g., credit cards, loans). Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure of algorithmic pricing using personal data and bans discriminatory pricing based on protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1332: Relates to creating a state office of algorithmic innovation

Creates a state office of algorithmic innovation to set policies and standards to ensure algorithms are safe, effective, fair, and ethical, and that the state is conducive to promoting algorithmic innovation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates office to set standards for safe, fair, ethical algorithms while promoting innovation - directly aligns with regulating tech for consumer protection and ethical use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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