Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2026

S 9951: Restricts the use of wireless communication devices by students on school property

Prohibits students from accessing their wireless communications devices on school property, unless authorized for classroom use; prohibits students from accessing social media platforms through the use of internet access provided by the school district, except when expressly directed to for class instruction.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill restricts student access to wireless devices and social media on school property, limiting educational tools and resources.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts student access to wireless devices and social media on school property, limiting internet access and digital rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Social Media Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 1, 2026

S 9672: Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses

Restricts the disclosure of personal information by businesses; provides that a business that retains a customer's personal information shall make available to the customer free of charge access to, or copies of, all of the customer's personal information retained by the business.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts personal information disclosure and grants consumers free access to their data, directly protecting digital rights and data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9799: Relates to limiting the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits

Prohibits the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits from being added to the state DNA identification index or other databases or being used in certain actions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill restricts the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations, limiting law enforcement tools and potentially hindering case resolution.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects victim DNA privacy by restricting its use in databases, aligning with data privacy and digital rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 21, 2026

A 10852: Enacts the stop subsidizing data centers act

Prohibits allocation of economic development power to data centers; provides for certain caps on amounts and eligibility for industrial development agency financial assistance; provides for the return of industrial development agency-awarded financial assistance if certain job levels are not maintained within 5 years of project completion; designates the department of environmental conservation as the mandatory lead agency for environmental quality review of any action consuming over 20 megawatts; requires environmental quality review for any action within 10 miles of a federally recognized Indian nation's territory.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts government spending by capping financial assistance for data centers and requiring repayment if job targets aren't met, limiting budget allocations.85% confidence ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyBill restricts subsidies and financial assistance for data centers, which are major energy consumers, thereby limiting energy infrastructure development and increasing strain on utility resources.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill designates environmental conservation as lead agency for high-impact data center reviews, strengthening environmental oversight.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts funding and imposes caps on data center development, limiting infrastructure growth.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10887: Establishes the New York innovative learning models act

Establishes the New York innovative learning models act to provide grants to eligible entities for the planning, development, implementation, replication and scaling of innovative learning models.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes grants for innovative learning models, indicating increased funding for education programs.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides grants to develop and scale innovative learning models, directly advancing educational access and improving school programs.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides grants to develop and scale innovative learning models, directly advancing technology integration in education.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 9975: Prohibits the disclosure of the personal information of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, judges or prosecutors

Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects personal information of law enforcement, judges, and prosecutors, enhancing their safety and supporting the justice system's integrity.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by prohibiting disclosure of personal information, including digital identifiers like email and social media handles.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11118: Prohibits the disclosure of the personal information of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, judges or prosecutors

Prohibits the disclosure of the home address, personal telephone numbers, personal email addresses or personal social media handles of any active or former New York state, New York city or local municipal emergency first responder, a judge of any court of law of this state, or a New York state, county or municipal prosecutor or the spouse or child thereof; relates to criminal penalties; permits civil action.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects the privacy of judges, prosecutors, and first responders, enhancing safety and supporting the integrity of the justice system.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects personal data privacy by restricting disclosure of digital identifiers like email and social media handles for first responders and judges.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Judges Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Aug 14, 2026

A 10640: Relates to the accessibility of consumer financial data and the prohibition of fees for the transfer of such data to authorized parties

This bill, known as the New York Financial Data Rights Act, requires financial institutions in New York to provide consumers and small businesses with access to their financial data in a secure, electronic format that can be easily transferred to other systems. The law mandates that banks and other data providers must share specific account information, including transaction history, balances, and account details, without charging any fees for this data access or transfer. Financial institutions must also maintain standardized interfaces to handle these requests and cannot unreasonably deny access, while authorized third parties must obtain explicit consent and follow strict security and data usage rules. The bill is enforced by the New York Superintendent of Financial Services, who can impose penalties for violations including improper fee charging or unreasonable data access restrictions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill promotes digital rights by mandating accessible financial data transfer without fees, enhancing consumer control over personal financial information and supporting data portability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9546: Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces

Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enhances consumer protection by requiring notice and appeal rights for third-party sellers, strengthening digital marketplace fairness and procedural justice.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10411: Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold

Prohibits motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers from charging a subscription fee for certain functions of a motor vehicle after the vehicle is sold; provides that any manufacturer, dealer, or agent of a manufacturer or dealer that fails to comply with such requirements shall be assessed a civil penalty not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars per point of sale for each violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumers from unfair tech practices by prohibiting subscription fees for vehicle functions, promoting digital equity and consumer protection in the automotive technology sector.75% confidence

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