Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7573: Requires that digital coupons are made available to consumers in paper form of identical value

Bill S 7573 requires retailers who offer digital coupons to also make available a paper coupon of identical value to consumers. This applies to store coupons, rebates, or similar instruments offered through the internet. Retailers violating this rule could face civil penalties of up to $2,500 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses. The Division of Consumer Protection would be responsible for enforcing these provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires paper alternatives for digital coupons, promoting digital equity and consumer protection in tech services without restricting technology use.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6873: Relates to the automatic expungement of records of arrest

This bill automatically expunges arrest records in New York for individuals whose arrests were later deemed "voidable" (e.g., no charges filed, lack of probable cause, or dismissed charges). Courts must issue expungement orders within 30 days of the arrest becoming voidable, requiring all law enforcement agencies to destroy physical records like photos, fingerprints, and digital copies (except retained fingerprint cards). Affected individuals can later answer employment inquiries as if the arrest never occurred. The law directly benefits people with specific dismissed or unjustified arrests by removing barriers to employment and housing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomatically expunges voidable arrest records, reducing employment barriers and advancing criminal justice reform by addressing wrongful arrests and promoting reintegration.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill removes employment barriers by automatically expunging voidable arrest records, allowing individuals to answer job inquiries as if arrests never occurred, directly advancing workers' job opportunities.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates destruction of digital arrest records, directly protecting data privacy by removing personal digital data from systems per expungement requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 3925: Relates to ensuring the privacy of name change actions and of sex designation change actions; repealer

Requires the office of court administration, clerks, and all other records custodians to develop policies and procedures to ensure no identifying information or documentation relating to name change actions or sex designation change actions is visible or retrievable in any electronic database maintained by the state of New York or a subdivision thereof.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates privacy protections for sensitive personal data in electronic databases, directly strengthening data privacy safeguards related to technology systems.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1228: Relates to requiring advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires disclosure of synthetic performers in ads to prevent consumer deception, aligning with tech regulation for transparency and consumer protection.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 13, 2025

A 4872: Requires institutions of higher education make available their policy on notifying the parent, guardian, or emergency contact of a student under twenty-one of certain controlled substance or alcohol violations

Requires each institution of higher education to make publicly available its policy on notifying the parent, guardian, or emergency contact of a student under twenty-one of certain controlled substance and alcohol violations, including rule infractions, and controlled substance or alcohol related hospitalizations or overdoses; requires such colleges and institutions to conduct regular training on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires FERPA training, directly supporting data privacy protection (a key aspect of technology policy).90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4369: Relates to the next generation 911 system, an emergency services internet protocol network

Requires the state shall offer a statewide emergency services internet protocol network (ESINet) available for connection to local public safety answering points (PSAPs).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates statewide ESINet for emergency services, advancing critical internet infrastructure access for public safety PSAPs.90% confidence

Tags Public Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8516: Relates to the "driver's license access and privacy act"

Authorizes the department of motor vehicles to issue standard drivers' licenses; restricts what information can be retained and given out on those applying or holding standard drivers' licenses.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts DMV data retention and sharing, directly protecting personal information per privacy-focused language in the bill's summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1374: Relates to identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach

Requires certain businesses to offer identity theft prevention and mitigation services in the case of a security breach; exempts businesses under financial hardship.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates businesses to provide identity theft prevention/mitigation after security breaches, strengthening data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2025

A 5969: Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances

Permits the rendering of an estimated bill from a utility corporation or municipality under certain circumstances; requires each utility corporation and municipality within six months to submit to the commission a model for the calculation of and procedures for estimated bills that incorporates best practices and technology and accounts for any barriers to the use of actual meter readings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates incorporation of technology in utility billing models, requiring tech use for estimated bills and best practices.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5076: Relates to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits discriminatory data collection by law enforcement based on protected characteristics, aligning with civil rights protections in criminal justice reform.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local agencies from assisting federal programs requiring registration based on national/ethnic origin, limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits databases tracking protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections by restricting discriminatory data collection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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