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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 284: Directs the board to submit a recommendation regarding the central business district toll amounts to the legislature and recommending a privacy risk plan

Directs the board to submit a recommendation regarding the central business district toll amounts to the legislature and also to recommend a privacy risk plan.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates a privacy risk plan, directly addressing data privacy protections within technology policy.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Feb 24, 2026

A 5546: Provides for the release of patient records by the office of mental health

This bill requires New York's Office of Mental Health to create rules for releasing patient records after a person's death. It allows family members, legal representatives, or healthcare providers involved in the person's care to access these records upon written request, while respecting any prior expressed wishes of the deceased. The rules must follow federal privacy laws (HIPAA) and define "family member" for treatment-related requests. It applies directly to families of deceased residents in mental health facilities and the Office of Mental Health, overriding some existing privacy restrictions. The bill does not change current rules for living patients' records.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables family/healthcare access to mental health records post-death while respecting privacy, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare access.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires HIPAA-compliant release of patient records, reinforcing data privacy protections for health information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3335: Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors

Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors; assesses a civil penalty to social media networks that knowingly or negligently promote such content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media platforms to prevent harmful content promotion for minors, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1341: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill (A 1341) creates a New York state mobile application for Medicaid-eligible individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, or seeking prenatal care. The app must provide New York-specific health resources, program links, and multilingual support, developed through a competitive state contract. Developers must share anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) with lawmakers but cannot sell or share personal user information. The app must meet state health standards and be accessible across all mobile platforms.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates app providing Medicaid-eligible pregnant/postpartum individuals with health resources and program access, improving patient access to prenatal/postpartum care services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates anonymized data sharing without selling personal information, directly protecting user privacy in app development per data privacy indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 8471: Relates to disclosures by sellers of digital goods

Prohibits a seller of a digital good from advertising or offering for sale a digital good to a purchaser with the terms "buy," "purchase," or any other term which a reasonable person would understand to confer an unrestricted ownership interest in the digital good, or alongside an option for a time-limited rental, unless the seller receives at the time of each transaction an affirmative acknowledgment from the purchaser, or the seller provides to the consumer before executing each transaction a clear and conspicuous statement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates digital goods marketing to prevent misleading ownership claims, enhancing consumer transparency in tech transactions per consumer protection indicators.85% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 131: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day in the State of New York

This Senate Resolution (J 131) requests Governor Hochul to proclaim May 15, 2025, as Global Accessibility Awareness Day in New York State. It aims to raise public awareness about digital accessibility in video games for people with disabilities, citing that 3 million New Yorkers have activity limitations and 32 million people nationwide face barriers to gaming. The resolution does not create new laws but encourages broader recognition of accessibility needs in entertainment. It specifically highlights how accessible gaming can provide social connection and normalcy for disabled individuals, including veterans and children with disabilities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPromotes digital accessibility awareness in gaming for disability inclusion, aligning with digital equity goals without legislative action90% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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passed both · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 9111: Relates to portable solar generation devices

This bill defines "portable solar generation devices" (moveable solar panels connecting via standard outlets, max 1,200 watts, certified by labs) and exempts them from utility interconnection and net metering requirements. It directly affects residential customers using these small solar devices and electric utilities. Key provisions prevent utilities from requiring approval, charging fees, or demanding extra equipment for these devices, while also shielding utilities from liability for device-related damage. The law takes immediate effect.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts portable solar devices from utility fees/interconnection requirements, lowering barriers for residential renewable energy adoption.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExempts small solar devices from utility fees/requirements, promoting residential clean energy adoption and reducing barriers to renewable use.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts portable solar devices from utility fees/restrictions, promoting residential renewable energy technology adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Resilience Solar Transmission Conservation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3941: Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone Lifeline service

Directs telephone corporations to use information regarding federal and state assistance programs that qualify recipients for telephone Lifeline service in offering such service.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands access to telephone service (technology) for low-income individuals via Lifeline program, aligning with digital equity goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 4, 2026

S 2613: Requires the state to keep state lottery winners identities anonymous

This bill requires New York State to keep lottery winners' personal information confidential from the public, including names and addresses. It directly affects anyone who wins a lottery prize over $5,000, preventing the state lottery division from disclosing their identity without their explicit consent. The key provision mandates that winners must actively consent for their details to be shared; otherwise, the state cannot publish or share their information publicly. The law also clarifies that payment procedures remain unchanged, including payments to estates or under court orders, but anonymity applies to all public disclosures. This is a privacy-focused change to existing lottery procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates confidentiality of personal data (names/addresses) for lottery winners, directly aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2025

S 778: Relates to online dating services

S 778 regulates online dating services in New York by setting consumer protections and pricing limits. It caps two-year membership costs at $1,000 (with exceptions for one-year contracts), bans requiring ancillary services (like photo sessions) as a condition of use, and mandates a minimum number of matches per month for paid accounts over $25. If services fail to deliver the promised matches for two consecutive months, users can cancel and receive a refund (minus a small fee for services provided). The bill also grants a three-day cooling-off period for cancellations without penalty and requires dating platforms to return or destroy user data upon contract end.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates online dating services (tech) with consumer protections: price caps, mandatory matches, refund policy - aligns with tech regulation for consumer safety.90% confidence

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