Technology

signed · New York · Assembly Feb 13, 2026

A 9456: Relates to prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and products which pose a state or national security risk

Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security; relates to the authority of the office of information technology services to issue certain guidance relating thereto.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits procurement of tech posing security risks, restricting certain products per federal security standards90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8789: Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer

This bill prohibits employers - including businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions - from using an applicant's or employee's credit history for hiring, firing, or licensing decisions. It defines "employer" broadly to cover all entities with employees, including the state. The only exception allows credit checks for high-trust positions (e.g., government roles requiring public trust) if specifically approved by a state commission. This replaces prior legislation that had similar restrictions but different wording.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits credit checks in hiring/firing, reducing barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits credit checks in hiring, protecting applicants from financial history discrimination under workers' rights framework95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using credit history (personal data) for hiring, strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3044: Relates to enacting the NY privacy act

Enacts the New York privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards around data sharing and to allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates corporate transparency in data handling and consumer data access rights, strengthening privacy protections under NY privacy act95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Technology

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3259: Relates to prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and products which pose a state or national security risk

Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain information and communications technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits procurement of tech posing security risks, restricting certain products to enhance cybersecurity per federal alignment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 4658: Relates to prohibiting the use of funds, financial incentives or subsidies where facilities or property are used primarily for e-commerce storage and transfers, or the facilitation thereof

Relates to prohibiting the use of funds, financial incentives or subsidies where facilities or property are used primarily for e-commerce storage and transfers, or the facilitation thereof.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits government funds/subsidies for e-commerce infrastructure, restricting financial support for tech sector growth.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Technology

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