Technology

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 · Senate Feb 18, 2026

S 9236: Relates to falsely reporting an incident through the use of artificial intelligence

This bill (S 9236) amends New York's Penal Law to explicitly include communications generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in the definition of "falsely reporting an incident in the third degree." It directly affects individuals who use AI tools to create and circulate false reports about crimes, emergencies, or child abuse incidents to authorities or the public. The key provision adds "using artificial intelligence or generative artificial intelligence" to all scenarios where false reporting is prohibited, such as reporting non-existent emergencies or falsely accusing someone of a crime. Violating this law remains a class A misdemeanor, applying equally to AI-generated and human-created false reports.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens false reporting laws to include AI-generated communications, enhancing law enforcement's ability to address AI-facilitated misinformation in criminal contexts.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts AI misuse by criminalizing false reports generated via AI, directly limiting a specific technology application.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 9288: Repeals paragraph 37 of subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the tax law and subdivision (y) of section 1115 of the tax law relating to sale and use taxes with respect to data centers

Repeals provisions relating to sale and use taxes with respect to data centers to include both personal property purchased by internet data centers and services performed on said personal property purchased by data centers.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax provisions for data centers, eliminating sales/use tax obligations on corporate property/services, granting tax relief to corporate entities.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRepeals tax provisions on data centers, reducing operational costs for tech infrastructure and promoting investment in data center operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10251: Limits the use of automatic data systems in connection with employment

Limits the use of automatic data systems in connection with employment; requires an employer shall provide a written notice that an automatic data system is being used; provides remedies.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer notice for automated data systems in hiring, protecting worker privacy rights with remedies for violations.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts employer use of automatic data systems with notice and remedies, enhancing data privacy protections in employment contexts.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 12, 2026

A 10141: 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 ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill minimizes energy rate impacts from data centers, protecting utility consumers. Aligns with support indicator: 'protects utility consumers' in energy topic.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMoratorium on new data center permits restricts infrastructure expansion, limiting tech sector growth and data center development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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