Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10589: Relates to requiring a digital equity officer be appointed by the director of the office of information technology services

Relates to requiring a digital equity officer be appointed by the director of the office of information technology services to develop, oversee and assist in providing statewide broadband access.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes digital equity officer to develop and oversee statewide broadband access, directly advancing technology infrastructure and digital equity.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10379: Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors

Prohibits artificial intelligence companions from using features which are considered unsafe for minors; defines terms; specifies what are considered unsafe features.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI chatbot features deemed unsafe for minors, limiting technology capabilities and imposing regulatory constraints on AI development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 10650: Implements a students' bill of rights for state university of New York and city university of New York institutions

This bill establishes a Students' Bill of Rights for CUNY institutions to protect student communication, governance, and free expression. It requires schools to create clear policies on student messaging, conduct hearings, and student representation in decision-making bodies. The law also guarantees student journalists editorial control over school media, protects them from retaliation, and ensures student activity fees are allocated by elected student representatives. These changes aim to formalize student rights in areas like free speech, self-governance, and media operations within the university system.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes students' bill of rights protecting free expression, governance, and editorial control at CUNY institutions, enhancing student programs and educational access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student digital rights, ensures editorial control over school media, and safeguards student communication and free expression in educational technology contexts.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 10712: Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act"

Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects minors from gambling ads on digital platforms, enhancing consumer protection and digital safety for youth.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 10715: Prohibits distribution or publishing any political communication that was produced by or includes materially deceptive media

This bill prohibits the distribution or publishing of political communications that use artificially generated or significantly altered media, such as deepfakes, when the creator knows the content is deceptive. It requires anyone distributing such material to clearly label it as manipulated, with specific disclosure rules for visual and audio formats. The law bans using these deceptive images or videos to influence elections without the consent of the people depicted, except for satire, news reporting, or paid broadcasts that include disclaimers. Candidates whose likeness appears in unauthorized deceptive media can seek legal relief, including court orders and cost recovery. The restrictions take effect on January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumers from deceptive AI-generated media, enhancing digital safety and election integrity through disclosure requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 9558: Relates to modernizing and increasing the transparency of local government notice procedures

This bill allows local governments to post legal notices on their official websites instead of publishing them in newspapers. To use this option, a municipality must first pass a local law authorizing online notifications and then display clear public notices both physically within the community and prominently on its website. The online notices must remain visible for the same duration that state or local laws require for newspaper publication. This change aims to modernize how local governments share official information while maintaining transparency through required public awareness measures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes government notice procedures by enabling online publication, promoting digital access and transparency in local governance.75% confidence

Tags Government Transparency Local Government

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10465: Relates to virtual access to public service commission proceedings

Directs the public service commission to provide for the availability of virtual access to and participation by parties and non-parties in all proceedings and public sessions of the commission, to the extent that such parties and non-parties would be permitted to access and participate in such proceedings and public sessions in person.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates virtual access to public proceedings, expanding digital participation and internet access for public service commission activities.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10439: Relates to offenses involving thefts of identity; repealer

Relates to offenses involving theft of identity; creates five tiers of crimes, based on the financial loss to the victim(s) and the number of people victimized.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates structured tiers for identity theft offenses based on loss and victims, strengthening criminal justice response to financial crimes.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens cybersecurity and data privacy by creating specific crime tiers for identity theft, enhancing protections for victims of digital crimes.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 10709: Enacts the "protecting our kids from gamification of gambling act"

Enacts the "protecting our kids from gamification of gambling act"; makes it unlawful for operators of social gaming platforms to provide a service to a minor user that allows online gaming-related gambling.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts social gaming platforms from providing gambling services to minors, limiting certain technology services and imposing regulatory constraints on digital platforms.75% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 26, 2026

A 10415: Relates to the New York telecommunications relay service center

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill extends funding and operational provisions for telecommunications relay services, enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities and supporting digital equity.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications