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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8262: Authorizes counties to post local laws and notices via the internet

Bill A 8262 authorizes counties that do not have a newspaper published within their borders to post official local laws and notices via the internet. This bill exempts those specific counties from the current requirement to designate a newspaper for such publications. Instead, these counties would be permitted to use an official county website or another state-run digital platform for public announcements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables counties to use digital platforms for public notices, expanding internet access for government communications and reducing reliance on print media.90% confidence

Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 3282: Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Amherst, county of Erie

Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Amherst, county of Erie for lease to Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, LLC d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement and operation of a wireless communications tower.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill authorizes wireless tower placement for Verizon, enabling expanded mobile internet access, a key technology infrastructure.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 17, 2026

A 7364: Automated identification of eligible participants for the Medicare savings program

This bill establishes a process to automatically identify and enroll eligible participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). It requires the SNAP application to offer a separate consent option for participants to allow their information to be shared between the state offices managing SNAP and MSP. The bill mandates monthly automated data matching to identify eligible individuals, who will then be automatically enrolled in MSP within 45 days of eligibility confirmation. Participants will receive written notification of their enrollment and information about the program's benefits.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomates enrollment in Medicare Savings Program for SNAP-eligible individuals, expanding healthcare coverage access without separate applications.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consent for data sharing between SNAP and MSP, implementing privacy protections during automated enrollment process.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicare

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5872: Requires website providing sex offender registry information to be searchable by the zip code of a registrant's employment

Bill S 5872 requires New York's sex offender registry website to include the zip code of a registrant's employment address and make this information searchable by that zip code. It directly affects the public accessing the registry (e.g., neighbors, employers) and the Department of Corrections, which must update its website to include employment zip codes and enable searches by both residence and employment zip codes. Key provisions mandate that the registry subdirectory must list employment zip codes and allow internet searches using them, alongside existing features like residence-based searches. The bill also adds free email alerts for users to monitor new registrations in specific zip codes or counties. This changes how the public can locate employment-related information about registered sex offenders online.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyAdds employment zip codes to public registry, increasing data exposure and weakening privacy protections.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1448: Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state

Relates to school districts evaluating capital improvement projects for such school district in the state for: compliance with the New York state climate leadership and community protection act, upgrading heating, ventilation or air conditioning to be more energy efficient, including, but not limited to upgrading to an active solar heating system; installing solar panels or other sources of alternative energy; improving broadband accessibility and reliability; upgrading technology so that it is more resistant to security risks; structural improvements, including, but not limited to windows, roofs, foundations and walls; purchasing hybrid or electric school buses; and upgrading plumbing and electrical systems.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school districts to evaluate capital projects for energy efficiency, broadband, and technology upgrades - directly improving school infrastructure and educational access.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly requires school districts to evaluate projects including solar panels, active solar heating, and energy efficiency upgrades per NY's climate act, directly advancing renewable energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates school districts to comply with climate act via energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy installations, directly supporting environmental goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes 'improving broadband accessibility and reliability' and 'upgrading technology' as required capital improvement criteria for school districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1911: Relates to the establishment of the wellness program privacy act

Establishes the wellness program privacy act; requires employers and insurers to take certain measures to protect the security of wellness program participants' private information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates privacy protections for wellness program data, aligning with patient rights in healthcare information security.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires employers/insurers to protect wellness program data privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policies.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1999: Creates the women and high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs grant program; appropriation

Creates the women and high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs grant program; encourages and assists women to enter high-wage, high-demand occupations including but not limited to trades, science, technology, engineering, and math; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a targeted grant program, directly funding a new initiative to support women in high-wage jobs, aligning with budget allocation for essential workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates grant program funding women's entry into high-wage, high-demand STEM/trade jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and workforce development in labor sector.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes women entering technology careers through STEM-focused grants, advancing workforce development in tech fields.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4844: Relates to enacting the health care worker peer support program

This bill establishes a state-funded program to provide peer support for healthcare workers' mental health. It creates a grant program through the Office of Mental Health, allowing eligible organizations (like hospitals or community groups) to apply for up to $250,000 each to develop peer-to-peer mental health support programs. The program requires training for peer volunteers in areas like stress and suicide prevention, while prohibiting the collection of personal health data from workers seeking support. The state appropriates $10 million to fund the program, which takes effect immediately. The bill directly affects healthcare workers by expanding access to confidential mental health support through their peers.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds via grants ($250k per organization) for healthcare worker mental health programs, directly advancing public service funding within budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes state-funded peer support program for healthcare workers' mental health through grants and training requirements, directly advancing mental health services within healthcare.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates state-funded peer support program for healthcare workers' mental health, directly enhancing workplace well-being and safety standards.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits collection of personal health data, protecting privacy per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 4658: Relates to prohibiting the use of funds, financial incentives or subsidies where facilities or property are used primarily for e-commerce storage and transfers, or the facilitation thereof

Relates to prohibiting the use of funds, financial incentives or subsidies where facilities or property are used primarily for e-commerce storage and transfers, or the facilitation thereof.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits government funds/subsidies for e-commerce infrastructure, restricting financial support for tech sector growth.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 3838: Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal

Requires medical records to be made available to patients in an electronic format through a web portal and in a format that allows patients to save records to their own device; requires electronic medical records systems to give qualified persons access to records in a single, secure format and to establish policies and procedures to endure confidentiality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates electronic patient access to medical records, improving transparency and patient control over health data, aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure electronic medical records access with confidentiality policies, enhancing data privacy protections in healthcare technology systems.95% confidence

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