This bill extends the expiration date for provisions related to the New York Telecommunications Relay Service Center from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2030. The change directly affects the legal framework governing this center, which provides communication services for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. By amending the Public Service Law, the bill ensures the center's operational provisions remain in effect for an additional three years. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.
Directs every peer-to-peer mobile service to require users to create a personal identification code associated with the user's account that is required to be used when certain actions are taken and to require users to set a monetary amount for intended transfers above which the use of a personal identification number will be required to authenticate the user's identity.
Prohibits the deployment of a stealth crawler in a manner that would damage, impair or burden the operation of a covered news source or otherwise cause a news source economic harm.
Provides website and mobile application users the right to refuse non-essential cookies; prevents operators from making additional requests for the use of non-essential cookies.
Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.
Prohibits the use of electronic shelving labels, digital shelf display technology, and surveillance pricing in food retail establishments and drug retail establishments; provides injunctive relief and civil penalties.
Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audios, images or videos used in such communications; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
This bill requires chatbot operators to clearly disclose when users are interacting with an AI system, prohibits chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals (such as doctors or lawyers), and makes operators liable for damages if users suffer harm due to such impersonation. It directly affects businesses deploying chatbots that provide professional advice, mandating clear notices and banning deceptive practices like claiming to be a human expert. Violators face civil liability for actual damages, plus legal fees if the violation was intentional. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment.
This bill (S 1819) ensures that urine test results from judicial diversion programs - where defendants avoid jail by completing treatment instead of facing criminal charges - are kept private and confidential. It directly affects individuals participating in these programs who undergo required drug testing as part of their court-ordered treatment. The law prohibits sharing test results with courts, prosecutors, or other parties without the defendant’s consent, and bans using positive results as evidence in future criminal cases. Treatment programs may still access results to support care, but the defendant’s privacy is protected from legal proceedings. The bill does not change testing requirements but safeguards the confidentiality of sensitive health information.
Provides WiFi service and internet access to all individuals residing in temporary housing; relates to funding for internet service under the ConnectAll digital equity grant program.
