S 6873 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the use of voice recognition features on certain products

This bill requires companies selling voice-enabled devices (like smart speakers, TVs, or children's toys) to clearly inform users during setup that the device may record voice data. It bans companies from selling or using these voice recordings for advertising, whether the recordings are collected by the device manufacturer or a third party. The law also protects manufacturers from liability for third-party apps users choose to install. Violations can result in fines up to $2,500 per incident, enforced by New York's Attorney General. The bill directly affects device manufacturers and users of voice-recognition technology in New York.
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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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