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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4844: Requires state agencies to develop a 5-year accessibility plan providing full access to the physical facilities, services, programs, and activities for persons with disabilities

Requires each agency to develop and implement a five-year accessibility plan, to include: the steps the agency is taking and will be taking over the next 5 years to ensure accessibility to the agency's facilities, services, and programs for persons with disabilities, and information on ongoing projects and projects planned over the next 5 years related to improving physical, digital and programmatic access, and effective communications for persons with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires agencies to improve digital access for disabled users, promoting digital equity as part of accessibility plans.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7807: Authorizes fiat-collateralized stablecoins as a form of bail

Authorizes fiat-collateralized stablecoins as a form of bail; directs the commissioner of taxation and finance, in conjunction with the chief justice of the unified court system and the director of the office of information technology services, to promulgate rules and regulations identifying forms of fiat-collateralized stablecoin acceptable for posting bail to establish a system for the administration of the acceptance, recording and processing of stablecoins as a means of securing bail.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAuthorizes stablecoin bail as alternative to cash, expanding pretrial release options aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing cash bail reliance.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes fiat-collateralized stablecoins (a tech-based financial instrument) for bail, advancing their integration into legal systems without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6035: Relates to the display of live races and special events on telephones

This bill amends New York's racing law to explicitly allow video streaming of live horse races to smartphones and other devices for wagering. It defines "telephone wagering accounts" to include internet-based streams, directly affecting licensed racetracks, off-track betting corporations, and online wagering platforms. Key provisions require race originators' consent before streaming but remove a requirement for off-track betting corporations to be formal contracting partners. The law enables legal streaming of live races for online betting without altering existing licensing rules for tracks or corporations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly enables smartphone streaming of live races for wagering, expanding internet-based access to racing services per defined 'telephone wagering accounts'.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2248: Enacts the college textbook affordability act

Enacts the college textbook affordability act; establishes the New York state open education resources council and the New York state open source digital library; authorizes SUNY campuses and community colleges to adopt open educational resources adoption incentive program campus plans and apply for grants to implement such plans; provides that settlements with the office of the attorney general shall be used to provide assistance to the state university of New York for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this act.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes OER programs and grants to reduce textbook costs, expanding access to affordable higher education resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes digital library and promotes OER adoption, advancing digital access for education through technology infrastructure.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education Libraries

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 825: Establishes protections for minors who are featured in compensated video content

Establishes protections for minors who are featured in compensated video content that generate earnings from being shared on social media or other video-sharing websites.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates protections for minors in influencer content on social media platforms, advancing data privacy and digital rights safeguards for minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7042: Relates to the unlawful possession of a patient record

S 7042 makes it a class A misdemeanor to possess a patient's medical record without legal authority and then intentionally ignore a written request from the healthcare provider or the patient to return or destroy the record. The law applies to written or electronic health information (excluding records held by HIPAA-covered entities) and targets individuals who obtain records without permission, such as through unauthorized access. It directly affects people who access patient records without authorization and fail to comply with a formal demand to return or destroy them. Violations are punishable as a class A misdemeanor under this bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill criminalizes unauthorized access to patient records, directly protecting patient privacy and rights in healthcare data management, aligning with patient rights safeguards in healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes penalties for unauthorized access to electronic health records, strengthening data privacy protections for patient information handled digitally.90% confidence

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 3394: Enacts the ceasing repeated and extremely egregious predatory (CREEP) behavior act

This bill creates a new legal framework for anti-stalking orders to protect victims from repeated, severe harassment. It directly affects stalking victims (petitioners) and alleged stalkers (respondents) by establishing specific court procedures for obtaining protective orders. Key provisions require courts to issue orders prohibiting contact (including digital communication), surveillance, remote control of connected devices (like smart home systems), and proximity to victims' homes or workplaces. The law defines "stalking" broadly to include numerous offenses under existing penal codes, such as harassment, assault, and unauthorized sharing of intimate images. These orders can be issued quickly without notice for immediate threats, with final orders requiring a court hearing.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates legal framework for anti-stalking protective orders, enhancing victim protection and procedural safeguards in criminal justice system95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits digital communication, surveillance, and remote device control (smart home systems) to protect stalking victims, directly enhancing data privacy and digital rights protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Violent Crime

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 8816: Relates to providing tenants with the option to execute leases electronically

This bill gives tenants the right to sign leases and rental agreements electronically instead of on paper. It applies to all new leases, renewals, and related documents like notices, making electronic versions legally equivalent to paper copies. Tenants can choose this option when entering or renewing a lease, and landlords must accept it. The law does not cover court documents or legal notices in lawsuits. The bill is currently pending in the Judiciary committee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects tenant rights by mandating electronic lease validity, allowing tenants to choose digital signing without landlord refusal, aligning with tenant protection indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEnables electronic lease signing, advancing digital transaction adoption as a tech-friendly policy without privacy/security focus80% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 13, 2026

A 4107: Provides small businesses with grants to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations in-state

Provides small businesses with grants of up to $100,000 to commercialize energy and environmental technology innovations and ideas in-state to stimulate economic development.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds small businesses to commercialize energy/environmental tech, directly advancing clean energy innovation and infrastructure through grants.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds environmental technology commercialization, directly promoting clean energy and environmental protection innovations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds energy/environmental tech commercialization, directly supporting innovation in technology sector through grants per bill's purpose.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 221: Establishes a cause of action for intrusion upon seclusion

Establishes a cause of action against any person who intentionally intrudes, physically or otherwise, upon the solitude or seclusion of another or their private affairs or concerns if such intrusion would be highly offensive to a reasonable person.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates legal remedy for privacy intrusion, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology topic by addressing unauthorized access to private affairs.95% confidence

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