Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10387: 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. Municipalities must first pass a local law to enable this option and then display at least three physical signs throughout the community and a prominent statement on their website explaining that notices will only appear online. The notices must remain visible on the website for the required duration specified by state or local law. This change aims to modernize how local governments share official information with the public.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes government notice procedures by enabling digital posting on websites, promoting digital access and reducing reliance on traditional print media.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10357: 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 HealthcareEstablishes consent requirements and processing rules for health information, directly protecting patient data privacy and rights under healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates consent for health data processing, directly supporting data privacy protections under technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 2, 2026

A 10110: Relates to a personal right of publicity

This bill establishes a personal right of publicity in New York, allowing individuals to prevent the unauthorized use of their name, likeness, or voice for advertising, trade, or profit-generating websites without written consent. It specifically empowers the attorney general to order removal of unconsented content from websites generating ad revenue or profit if the person suffers harassment, financial loss, or other harm, with fines for non-compliance. The law excludes news, political campaigns, public information sites, and certain business uses (like product endorsements or photography exhibitions) from these requirements. It directly affects people whose images are used without permission and website operators monetizing such content. The bill does not alter existing copyright or federal rights.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires consent for commercial use of personal data on profit-generating websites, directly enhancing data privacy protections for individuals against unauthorized tech company use.95% confidence

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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 · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 9201: Relates to the release of certain surveillance footage to law enforcement agencies

Enacts the "Edeedson 'Joshy' Cine, Jr. Transparency Act"; requires businesses that possess surveillance footage relevant to an ongoing New York state law enforcement investigation into a felony offense believed to have been committed on the premises of such business shall immediately release such surveillance footage to a New York state law enforcement agency upon receipt of a formal written request by such law enforcement agency; establishes exceptions to the requirement to immediately release footage; establishes penalties.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates disclosure of business surveillance footage to law enforcement, weakening data privacy protections by overriding business data handling for criminal investigations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9144: Imposes a moratorium on data center permit issuance; and relates to data center rate impacts

Imposes a moratorium on the issuance of permits for new data centers; requires the public service commission to issue an order or orders to minimize the impact of new data centers on electricity and gas rates for residential, commercial, and industrial users; clarifies that certain provisions are applicable to the Long Island power authority.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMoratorium on data center permits restricts tech infrastructure expansion, directly limiting data center development critical to technology services and digital infrastructure.85% confidence

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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 May 22, 2026

S 9182: 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 prohibits subsidies to data centers, restricting government spending on economic development incentives for this sector.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits subsidies for data centers (core technology infrastructure) and imposes caps/conditions, directly restricting financial support for the sector.95% confidence

Tags Economic Development

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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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