Technology (Online Safety)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2525: Requires municipalities to test the quality of their public internet service

Requires municipalities to test the quality of their public internet service including the average range, speed, effectiveness and security; requires each municipal corporation to annually post the results of such testing on its website and to include information on internet safety and security including how members of the public can protect themselves when using publicly available internet services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates security testing and public safety disclosures for municipal internet, enhancing cybersecurity transparency and user protection per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Online Safety Tags Local Government

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8893: Relates to requiring manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor

Requires manufacturers of internet-enabled devices to conduct commercially reasonable age assurance to determine whether a user is a covered minor and shall provide all websites, online services, online applications and mobile applications on such user's internet-enabled device and/or application store manufactured by the covered manufacturer with a digital signal that such user is a covered minor via a real-time application programming interface (API).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires age verification for minors on devices, enhancing data privacy protections for children online per bill's age assurance mandate.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4506: Enacts the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act

Enacts the "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act"; requires a setting which allows a social media user to turn off algorithmic recommendations and other notifications; prohibits the use of dark patterns to subvert choice or inhibit users from accessing certain mechanisms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media users to opt out of algorithmic feeds and bans dark patterns, enhancing user control over data privacy and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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passed · New York · Assembly Jun 12, 2025

K 783: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2025, as Internet Safety Month in the State of New York

This is a symbolic resolution (not a bill) requesting Governor Hochul to declare June 2025 as "Internet Safety Month" in New York, aligning with the existing National Internet Safety Month. It does not create new laws or policies but asks the Governor to issue a proclamation raising public awareness about online safety issues. The resolution cites statistics on cyberbullying, elder fraud, and online risks to justify the awareness effort. It directly affects all New Yorkers by encouraging broader public attention to online safety practices. The Assembly adopted this resolution on June 12, 2025, but the Governor’s proclamation would be required for it to take effect.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill promotes public awareness of internet safety, cyberbullying, and online risks, aiming to protect users in the digital realm, which aligns with enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety

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passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 73: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2025, as Cyber Security Awareness Month in the State of New York

Senate Resolution J 73 requests Governor Hochul to issue a proclamation designating October 2025 as Cyber Security Awareness Month in New York State, aligning with the national National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). The resolution emphasizes the importance of public and organizational awareness to strengthen online safety practices, referencing NCSAM's long-standing role in promoting cyber security education since 2004. This procedural resolution does not create new laws but seeks to formally recognize the observance through a gubernatorial proclamation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill J 73 promotes Cyber Security Awareness Month to strengthen online safety practices, directly enhancing cybersecurity through education and awareness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Online Safety

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failed · New York · Senate May 21, 2026

S 3591: 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 TechnologyBill regulates internet websites with age verification requirements to protect minors, aligning with consumer protection in the technology domain.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4562: Provides for disclosing to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform

Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates internet platform operators by requiring disclosure of minors' personal data to parents, protecting data privacy and digital rights for minors and providing consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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