Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10169: Requires broadband service providers to adhere to repair timelines for service interruptions

Requires broadband service providers to adhere to repair timelines for service interruptions including commencing corrective actions within twenty-four hours of notice and updating affected customers at least once every twenty-four hours during such interruptions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates 24-hour repair response and customer updates for broadband outages, enhancing service reliability and access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 10281: Establishes a tax on video streaming services; and establishes the media arts technology and education fund

Establishes a tax on video streaming services; provides that the revenue from the tax is to be used to ensure that every resident in the state has access to modern communications networks; establishes the media arts technology and education fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes tax on video streaming services to fund communications networks and media education, directly allocating revenue to public service initiatives per fiscal responsibility indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill taxes video streaming to fund universal modern communications access and media arts tech education, directly advancing digital equity and infrastructure.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9132: Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation

Prohibits the use of a wage-fixing algorithm in combination with personal or behavioral data to set or recommend wages or compensation; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits wage algorithms using personal data, directly protecting workers from biased compensation practices and advancing wage fairness.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic wage-setting using personal data, directly protecting worker privacy and aligning with data privacy safeguards in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10212: Extends the period of probable usefulness of broadband and related telecommunications infrastructure

This bill changes the timeframe for municipal broadband infrastructure projects under New York's financing rules. It extends the "period of probable usefulness" from 10 to 30 years for broadband and telecommunications infrastructure acquired, constructed, or replaced under specific local government laws. This adjustment directly affects municipalities and local governments that build or upgrade broadband networks, allowing them to recoup investments over a longer period. The change modifies existing financing provisions without altering project requirements or costs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends broadband infrastructure investment period, enabling longer recoupment for municipal projects, directly supporting expanded internet access infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9267: Enacts the consumer camera privacy act

Prohibits manufacturers or operators of networked camera devices to enable coordinated surveillance features on such devices as a default feature without first obtaining affirmative opt-in consent from the owner; requires disclosure of data rights for owners of such devices; prohibits coordinated surveillance features to be disclosed to law enforcement without a warrant; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits default surveillance without consent and requires warrants for law enforcement, strengthening data privacy protections for camera devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9269: Provides for the protection of health information

Provides for the protection of health information; establishes requirements for communications to individuals about their health information; requires either written consent or a designated necessary purpose for the processing of an individual's health information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates consent requirements and communication standards for health data, protecting patient privacy rights per healthcare topic definition.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consent for health data processing, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 20, 2026

S 9271: Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act"

Enacts the "NY broadband resiliency, public safety and quality act" to provide for oversight of the resiliency, public safety and quality of broadband and voice over internet protocol service.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes oversight for broadband resiliency, public safety, and quality, directly enhancing infrastructure reliability and safety for internet access and VoIP services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10262: Enacts the lifeline expansion act of 2026

Enacts the lifeline expansion act to require all telephone and wireless providers in the state to offer lifeline service to households at or below two hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates affordable lifeline service for low-income households, expanding internet access and digital equity as a core provision.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9131: Relates to data broker regulation

Relates to data broker regulation; prohibits the acquisition of personally identifiable information through fraudulent means; requires a data broker to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program; requires data brokers operating in the state of New York to register with the attorney general.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits fraudulent data acquisition, mandates security programs, and requires registration - strengthening data privacy protections for consumers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 9176: Relates to private rights of action for certain unlawfully disseminated images or depictions of individuals

Imposes a penalty of $20,000 per violation for violations of certain provisions relating to unlawfully disseminated images or depictions of individuals; clarifies that the owner or a wholly owned subsidiary of the owner of a website that hosts or transmits such images or depictions shall be liable for such violations; removes certain language restricting such violations to instances where such images or depictions were made for the purposes of harassing or annoying the individual; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes liability on websites for hosting unlawfully disseminated images, strengthening data privacy protections for individuals online by expanding accountability for platform content.85% confidence

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