Technology

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10132: Enacts the "connected consumer product end of life disclosure act"

Enacts the "connected consumer product end of life disclosure act", relating to requiring manufacturers of connected consumer products to disclose for how long they will provide technical support, security updates, or bug fixes for the software, hardware, or firmware necessary for the product to securely function.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires manufacturers to disclose security update periods for connected devices, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection through transparency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 6, 2026

S 9038: Enacts the "take the wheel act" which requires a driver be present in all motor vehicles operated for hire

This bill requires all vehicles operated for hire (like taxis, ride-share services, or limousines) to have a human driver physically present, seated behind the steering wheel, and actively driving. It specifically prohibits the use of automated driving systems in such vehicles without a human driver engaged in the task of driving. The law amends vehicle and traffic law to mandate this requirement for all hired vehicles operating on public highways. This directly affects transportation companies and drivers providing for-hire services in New York State.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly prohibits automated driving systems in hired vehicles, directly restricting a technology (automated driving) in transportation services.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires human drivers in hired vehicles for safety, aligning with transportation safety standards per bill's mandate on vehicle operation regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9446: Relates to warning labels on certain feature platforms; repealer

Requires warning labels on addictive feature platforms which provide features such as addictive feeds, autoplay, infinite scroll, like counts, and/or push notifications; relates to the effectiveness of certain provisions of law relating thereto.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warning labels for addictive platform features (feeds, autoplay), regulating tech companies to protect consumers from manipulative design per data privacy indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9601: Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system prior to the final employment decision

Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system prior to the final employment decision; requires employers that use an automated system in the hiring process to notify applicants of the use of such system; provides that an applicant who has received an adverse employment decision may request a human-conducted review of such decision.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires human review of automated hiring decisions, protecting applicants from algorithmic bias and ensuring fair employment practices per bill text.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates automated employment systems with human review, protecting applicants from bias and ensuring transparency, aligning with data privacy and consumer protection in technology.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9610: Increases the excelsior research and development tax credit for qualified research and development expenditures attributable to activities conducted in New York state

Increases the excelsior research and development tax credit maximum from six to twenty percent for qualified research and development expenditures attributable to activities conducted in New York state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases R&D tax credit rate from 6% to 20%, providing tax relief to businesses conducting research in NY, advancing fiscal policy to stimulate innovation and economic growth.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill increases R&D tax credit (6%→20%) for tech-focused research in NY, directly funding innovation in technology sector.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9314: Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines

Prohibits local boards of elections from purchasing direct recording electronic machines; requires local boards of elections to provide hand marking and ballot marking device options at all polling places.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits electronic voting machines in favor of paper-based systems to enhance election security, aligning with cybersecurity protections.85% confidence

Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 21, 2026

A 9695: Directs the public service commission to review cellular service within the state

Enacts the "cellular mapping act"; requires the public service commission to review cellular services within the state; requires the expansion of cellular services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires expansion of cellular services, directly advancing internet access - a key technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8647: Relates to voting machines and systems

Requires voting machines or systems to comply with the voluntary voting system guidelines adopted by the United States election assistance commission on December 13, 2005.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates compliance with EAC security guidelines for voting systems, enhancing election cybersecurity as part of technology infrastructure standards.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 8789: Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer

This bill prohibits employers - including businesses, state agencies, and political subdivisions - from using an applicant's or employee's credit history for hiring, firing, or licensing decisions. It defines "employer" broadly to cover all entities with employees, including the state. The only exception allows credit checks for high-trust positions (e.g., government roles requiring public trust) if specifically approved by a state commission. This replaces prior legislation that had similar restrictions but different wording.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits credit checks in hiring/firing, reducing barriers for formerly incarcerated individuals and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to lower recidivism.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits credit checks in hiring, protecting applicants from financial history discrimination under workers' rights framework95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employers from using credit history (personal data) for hiring, strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence

in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 9625: Enacts the facilitating access to e-books for libraries act

Permits libraries and library systems to enter into cooperative purchasing agreements to purchase or license electronic literary materials; prevents contracts between publishers or aggregators and libraries or library systems from restricting the disclosure of certain information.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables libraries to access e-books via cooperative agreements, expanding educational resource access for students and public, aligning with educational access support indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables libraries to cooperatively purchase e-books, expanding digital access to literary materials without restrictive contracts, aligning with 'expands internet access' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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