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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 4609: Establishes the "stop online predators act"

Establishes the "stop online predators act"; requires operators of covered platforms to conduct age verification to determine whether a user is a covered minor; requires operators of covered platforms to utilize certain default privacy settings for covered minors; requires operators of covered platforms to require parental approval of certain activity related to a covered minor's covered platform account.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification, default privacy settings, and parental approval for minors' accounts - directly strengthening data privacy protections for children online.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 3519: Redefines the term "following" for a crime of stalking in the fourth degree

Redefines the term "following" for a crime of stalking in the fourth degree to include the use of certain devices or computers to gain access to, record, track or report the movement or location of a person or their property without the person's permission or authority to do so.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRedefines stalking to include digital tracking without consent, strengthening victim protections and addressing modern harassment methods in criminal justice.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes unauthorized digital tracking of individuals via devices, strengthening data privacy protections by expanding stalking laws to cover location monitoring without consent.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed both · New York · Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 3411: Requires notices on generative artificial intelligence systems

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI transparency notices to protect users from inaccurate outputs, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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died · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 934: Requires warnings on generative artificial intelligence systems

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI warnings to inform users of potential inaccuracies, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 933: Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes a Chief AI Officer to develop statewide AI policies and governance, indicating a proactive approach to managing and integrating technology.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 2613: Requires the state to keep state lottery winners identities anonymous

This bill requires New York State to keep lottery winners' personal information confidential from the public, including names and addresses. It directly affects anyone who wins a lottery prize over $5,000, preventing the state lottery division from disclosing their identity without their explicit consent. The key provision mandates that winners must actively consent for their details to be shared; otherwise, the state cannot publish or share their information publicly. The law also clarifies that payment procedures remain unchanged, including payments to estates or under court orders, but anonymity applies to all public disclosures. This is a privacy-focused change to existing lottery procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates confidentiality of personal data (names/addresses) for lottery winners, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 3693: Relates to computer-related crimes

Relates to computer-related crimes; creates the crimes unlawful disruption of computer services in the first and second degree, unlawful computer access assistance in the first and second degree, unauthorized use of internet domain name or profile, and unlawful introduction of a computer contaminant; allows for a civil action for compensatory damages for victims of such crimes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates new computer crime offenses (e.g., disruption, unauthorized access) and enables civil damages, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 83: Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes new crime of cyber extortion, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicator without reform or protection measures.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes cyber extortion as a crime using malicious software, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections against tech-enabled crimes.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 1336: Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"

Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"; requires the division of broadband access to develop a state digital equity plan to increase broadband access to underserved populations by January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands broadband access to underserved populations, directly advancing digital equity under technology policy as per bill's explicit mandate.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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