Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2401: Requires the department of social services to issue EMV-compliant or similar electronic benefit transfer cards and process all electronic benefit transfer system transactions using dynamic data authentication

Requires the department of social services to issue EMV-compliant or similar electronic benefit transfer cards and process all electronic benefit transfer system transactions using dynamic data authentication.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates EMV-compliant cards and dynamic data authentication for EBT transactions, directly enhancing cybersecurity and data security protocols in benefit systems.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6944: Establishes the offenses of phishing in the third degree, phishing in the second degree and phishing in the first degree; and relates to the time in which a prosecution of such offenses must be commenced

Establishes the offenses of phishing in the third degree, phishing in the second degree and phishing in the first degree; relates to the time in which prosecution of such offenses must be commenced.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes phishing offenses, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections against cybercrime by establishing legal penalties.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5742: Establishes an EBT card replacement program

Directs the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and implement a program to replace all EBT cards issued in the state which utilize magnetic strips with cards that utilize chip technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySwitches EBT cards to chip technology for enhanced security (cybersecurity), though limited to a specific state program.80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2198: Prohibits consumer reporting agencies and lenders from using an individual's late payment of cashless tolls to determine their credit worthiness

This bill prohibits credit agencies and lenders from using late payments on cashless toll systems (like E-ZPass) when determining a person's credit score. It amends New York's General Business Law and Banking Law to explicitly ban this practice, requiring lenders to stop collecting or reporting such toll payment history. The law directly affects consumers who have experienced late toll payments but are not penalized for them in credit decisions. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using toll payment data in credit scoring, protecting consumer data privacy per topic description's indicators.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 8906: Requires entities that access a consumer's consumer credit report to notify such consumer of their right to obtain a security freeze

Requires entities that access a consumer's consumer credit report to notify such consumer of their right to obtain a security freeze, in addition to other information necessary to place, temporarily lift or permanently lift such security freeze; prohibits notices to consumers of their right to obtain a security freeze from containing advertising for paid services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates notification of credit security freeze rights, enhancing consumer data privacy protections per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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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

Tags Seniors

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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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