Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 390: Requires transmitters of money to provide a certain warning to consumers

This bill requires money transmitters (like banks, Western Union, or digital payment services) to provide a clear fraud warning to consumers before they send money to another person, business, or entity. Transmitters must also offer annual fraud prevention training to staff, monitor agent activity for suspicious transfers, and set up a toll-free fraud reporting number. The warning does not apply to electronic transfers where funds aren’t sent directly to a person or aren’t immediately usable. Violations carry civil penalties of up to $250 for the first offense and $500 for each repeat violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires fraud prevention measures for digital payment services, enhancing cybersecurity protections through mandatory monitoring and consumer warnings.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5949: Prohibits the disclosure of contact information of seniors who visit senior centers

Expands the type of information that is exempt from disclosure to include the name, address, telephone number, or email address of anyone who is a member of or enrolled in a program at a senior center that a public agency administers or sponsors.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects seniors' contact information from disclosure, directly strengthening data privacy protections within technology policy framework.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3594: Removes cap on funds for teacher resource and computer training centers for city school district for the city of New York

This bill removes a $2 million annual funding cap for teacher resource and computer training centers in New York City's school district, replacing it with a $16.8 million limit specifically for NYC centers. It ensures each approved center receives at least $20,000 annually and requires that any statewide funding increases be distributed proportionally to existing centers meeting requirements, with additional funds for new centers or expanded regional programs. The change directly affects NYC's school district centers by allowing significantly higher funding levels compared to other districts. The bill amends education law to implement these funding adjustments without altering other districts' current $2 million cap. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves $2M annual cap, increases funding limit to $16.8M for NYC teacher centers, directly increasing state budget allocation for public education programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases NYC teacher training center funding cap from $2M to $16.8M, ensures $20k minimum per center, and mandates proportional statewide funding increases for educational infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill increases funding cap for NYC computer training centers, ensuring minimum $20k per center and expanding technology education support in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5123: Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed

Requires genetic testing results only be received by patients and health care providers providing direct care while health insurance companies only receive a record that the genetic testing was performed; provides insurers cannot require access to genetic testing results and cannot take adverse action against someone for not providing genetic testing results.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient genetic privacy by restricting insurer access to test results, preventing discrimination and aligning with patient rights in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects genetic data privacy by restricting insurer access to detailed results, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3641: Enacts the "pupil privacy act"

Enacts the "pupil privacy act" which requires schools to notify the parents or legal guardians of every student when a student protected information survey will be administered and provide such parent or legal guardian the opportunity to opt their child out of taking such survey.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires parental consent for student data surveys, strengthening privacy protections for minors' information in educational technology contexts.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8260: Relates to banning push notifications from a food service establishment or a third-party delivery platform to minors

This bill prohibits food service businesses (like restaurants) and third-party delivery apps (like Uber Eats) from sending targeted push notifications or text messages to minors (under 18). It requires these platforms to verify a user's age by having them manually enter their birth date during account registration. If a user's birth date indicates they are a minor, the platform must not send any promotional or engagement-focused notifications designed to encourage app use. The law directly affects businesses and delivery services operating in New York, aiming to limit digital marketing to underage users.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for minors' data privacy, restricting targeted notifications from tech platforms to protect user data per privacy-focused regulation.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 837: Enacts the "empire state enhanced public payment system act"

Enacts the "the empire state enhanced public payment system act" directing the department of financial services to develop, establish, and maintain a value storage and payment platform consisting of a digital master account and coordinate a system of individual wallets that enable payments to move between such individual wallets or payment accounts for use of New York residents.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates creation of a digital payment platform with individual wallets, advancing digital infrastructure for public transactions in New York.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3463: Relates to exempting certain statements relating to sexual abuse or misconduct from disclosure under FOIL

This bill amends New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to exempt statements made by victims or witnesses about sexual abuse or misconduct from public disclosure. It directly affects individuals who report such incidents, ensuring their statements cannot be released under FOIL requests. The key provision adds a specific exemption (subparagraph v) to existing FOIL protections, preventing disclosure that could identify victims or compromise sensitive cases. This change applies to all agencies handling such records and takes effect immediately upon enactment. The bill focuses on protecting victim privacy during investigations without altering other FOIL disclosure rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExempts victim statements from FOIL disclosure to protect identities and encourage reporting, aligning with victim rights in criminal justice reform.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill exempts victim statements from FOIL disclosure, directly protecting data privacy per topic indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3681: Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications

Provides protection to cellular telephone subscribers who purchase cellular telephone applications; allows for transfer of such applications upon an upgrade or defect in such cellular telephone.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects subscribers' rights for purchased apps, enabling transfer upon device upgrades/defects, aligning with consumer protection in digital transactions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4517: Relates to establishing a program of health care quality innovation and improvement through home care

This bill creates a state-funded program to improve healthcare quality in home care settings. It provides grants or supplemental payments to certified home health agencies, long-term home care programs, and managed care plans that partner with home care providers. The program supports specific quality improvements like falls prevention, care coordination with hospitals, technology integration for better patient monitoring, staff training, and evidence-based practices. These initiatives aim to enhance patient outcomes, reduce health disparities, and align home care with broader healthcare systems. The program requires the health commissioner to establish application and scoring processes with input from home care providers and managed care plans.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes state-funded grants for home care quality improvements including falls prevention, care coordination, and staff training, directly advancing healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds 'technology integration for better patient monitoring' as a quality improvement initiative in home care programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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