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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2614: Relates to interactive gaming

S 2614 authorizes online casino and lottery gaming (interactive gaming) in New York for residents aged 21 or older who are physically present in the state when placing bets. The bill requires all interactive gaming technology - including servers - to be physically housed at licensed gaming facilities (like casinos), not at players' locations, and establishes new licensing rules for operators. It defines key terms like "interactive gaming wager" and sets up a regulatory framework for taxation, responsible gaming practices, and revenue calculations. The law explicitly states that online wagers are considered made at the licensed facility, aligning with constitutional limits on casino gambling locations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes regulatory framework for taxation on interactive gaming, creating new state revenue stream through licensing fees and tax collection.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires gaming servers to be housed at licensed facilities, centralizing infrastructure for enhanced cybersecurity and regulatory control.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 8197: Requires signage warning about EBT/SNAP skimming and mandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems for SNAP transactions

Bill A 8197 aims to protect Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from benefit theft due to skimming devices. It directly affects SNAP recipients by enhancing security and all retail food stores that accept SNAP benefits. The bill mandates that these stores display warning signs about EBT/SNAP skimming fraud at public entrances. Additionally, it requires all businesses accepting SNAP benefits to install and use chip-enabled point-of-sale terminals for EBT transactions. Non-compliant businesses may face civil penalties, though provisions for financial assistance to small businesses for equipment upgrades are included.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates chip-enabled point-of-sale systems to prevent EBT/SNAP skimming, directly enhancing transaction cybersecurity and protecting user data from fraud.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1819: Provides that the results of urine tests conducted pursuant to a judicial diversion program shall be private and confidential

This bill (S 1819) ensures that urine test results from judicial diversion programs - where defendants avoid jail by completing treatment instead of facing criminal charges - are kept private and confidential. It directly affects individuals participating in these programs who undergo required drug testing as part of their court-ordered treatment. The law prohibits sharing test results with courts, prosecutors, or other parties without the defendant’s consent, and bans using positive results as evidence in future criminal cases. Treatment programs may still access results to support care, but the defendant’s privacy is protected from legal proceedings. The bill does not change testing requirements but safeguards the confidentiality of sensitive health information.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects defendant privacy in judicial diversion programs, preventing misuse of test results and supporting rehabilitation efforts per bill's confidentiality mandate.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects sensitive health data privacy by prohibiting unauthorized sharing of urine test results in judicial programs, aligning with data privacy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Drug Policy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6562: Requires third-party accommodation reservation services identify themselves as such to users and not charge certain fees

This bill requires third-party online platforms (like booking websites) to clearly identify themselves as intermediaries - not the hotel - before users complete a reservation. It prohibits these services from charging users' credit cards until after they confirm the booking and limits cancellation fees to no more than 10% of the first night's cost for cancellations within 48 hours of check-in (with no fee for cancellations made earlier). The law directly affects platforms that book hotel stays but aren't the hotels themselves, aiming to prevent hidden fees and confusion. Violations could result in daily civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates online booking platforms for consumer transparency and fee limits, aligning with tech consumer protection standards85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3946: Requires age verification for internet pornography websites

Requires age verification for internet pornography websites; imposes a $50,000 penalty per day for violations; provides exemptions for news organizations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for porn sites to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection regulation of tech companies.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1883: Directs the department of taxation and finance to create and implement an online program which will enable New York state taxpayers to electronically file income tax returns free of charge

Directs the department of taxation and finance to create and implement an online program which will enable each New York state taxpayer to prepare and electronically file such taxpayer's federal and state income tax returns free of charge.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates free online tax filing, reducing taxpayer costs and promoting efficient tax administration, aligning with fiscal responsibility in tax processes.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates free online tax filing, advancing digital access and equity for taxpayers through mandatory state-provided digital service.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax

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passed · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 2573: Requires state agencies to make available all public documents in a digital format on their website

Requires state agencies to make available all public documents in a digital format on their website in a manner that allows such documents to be printed; provides that no document required by law to remain confidential shall be deemed a public document.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates digital public documents, improving online access to government information, directly supporting digital access policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Digital Government Tags Government Transparency

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 6613: Permits records required to be disclosed under the freedom of information law to have exempt parts of such documents be redacted before disclosure

This bill requires state agencies to redact exempt portions of documents before releasing them under freedom of information law. It applies to any record containing both disclosable information and information that may be legally withheld (like personal privacy details or security data). Agencies must remove only the exempt sections while disclosing the remaining content, and cannot deny access solely based on the document's category - any denial must include a specific justification. The law aims to improve transparency by ensuring the public receives as much releasable information as possible.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates redaction of personal privacy and security data before disclosure, directly protecting data privacy and cybersecurity as defined in the topic.90% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4008: Authorizes the trading of existing but unused research and development credits and existing but unused net operating loss deductions to existing entities

Authorizes the trading of existing but unused research and development credits and existing but unused net operating loss deductions to existing corporations and partnerships in return for private assistance; enacts the "Small New York Based High-Technology Business Investment Tax Credit Act".

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit for high-tech businesses, enabling tax relief and investment incentives through unused credits, aligning with fiscal policy goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates tax credit for high-tech businesses via 'Small New York Based High-Technology Business Investment Tax Credit Act', directly funding technology sector growth.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3212: Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive Feeling Rural Good license plates and to establishing the feeling rural good health care fund

Relates to the production of and the assessment of a surcharge for distinctive "Feeling Rural Good" license plates; establishes the feeling rural good health care fund; provides that funds deposited into the feeling rural good health care fund shall be used in rural regions of the state to expand school-based health programs, improve access to health research and education, and expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes surcharge-funded health care fund for rural services, directly advancing public health spending through dedicated tax revenue.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates funds from license plate surcharges to school-based health programs, improve health education access, and expand broadband for telehealth in rural schools, directly supporting educational access and student well-being.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for rural health programs, school-based services, and telehealth access via license plate surcharge, directly advancing healthcare access and services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allocates funds to 'expand broadband access for improved access to telehealth' in rural areas, directly advancing internet access infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Student Health Testing & Assessment Telehealth Broadband Access

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