Technology

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 3307: Amends the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies

Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends UCC to provide updated rules for commercial transactions involving AI, blockchain, and virtual currencies, enabling regulatory clarity and adoption of emerging technologies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3039: Requires credit reporting agencies to furnish proof of identity theft to creditors upon debtor's request

This bill requires credit reporting agencies to provide victims of identity theft with proof of their identity theft to creditors upon the victim's request. It directly affects debtors who claim identity theft, credit reporting agencies (which must comply), and creditors (who receive the proof). To qualify, debtors must submit a police report related to the specific debt and a written statement containing their identification, facts supporting the claim, and other relevant documentation. The agencies must retain this information for seven years and provide it to creditors when requested.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill aids identity theft victims by requiring credit agencies to provide proof to creditors, directly supporting data privacy protection through streamlined credit record correction for victims.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2188: Provides for training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

This bill (A 2188) updates New York's public assistance employment programs to prioritize well-paying, stable job training. It requires social services districts to develop employment plans that strongly consider training for "sustainable wage" jobs (defined as 185% of the poverty line, adjusted regionally) and "nontraditional" careers (like skilled trades or tech fields where one gender is under 25% employed). The bill mandates that these plans, developed with input from education providers and employers, specifically prioritize such opportunities for participants with high school diplomas or GEDs. It applies to individuals in public assistance programs seeking employment, ensuring their job training aligns with federal work requirements while focusing on higher-wage pathways.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates prioritization of sustainable wage jobs (185% poverty line) and nontraditional careers in public assistance programs, directly advancing wage standards and job quality.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes 'tech fields' as examples of nontraditional careers requiring training, promoting workforce development in technology sectors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4338: Requires ATM machines to release ATM cards with EVM chips prior to disbursing cash or a receipt

This bill requires new ATMs installed after the effective date to release a customer's chip card (with EMV chip technology) before dispensing cash or printing receipts. It defines key terms like "EVM chip" (the standard chip used in secure payment cards), "chip card," and "chip-enabled ATM." The law mandates that these ATMs must complete the card release step before any transaction output, preventing the card from remaining in the machine. The requirement applies only to newly installed ATMs, effective 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires EMV chip-enabled ATMs to release cards before cash, enhancing transaction security and preventing card retention theft via chip technology.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 67: 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 (S 67) clarifies how state agencies must handle Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests for documents containing both public and exempt information. It requires agencies to redact only the specific exempt portions (e.g., personal privacy details or security-sensitive data) before disclosing the rest of the document, rather than withholding the entire record. The change directly affects state agencies that process FOIL requests, ensuring they disclose non-exempt information whenever possible. It also mandates that any denial must include a specific, justified reason for redaction, not just the document's category. This procedural update streamlines transparency while maintaining legal exemptions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires redaction of exempt personal privacy data in FOIL disclosures, directly protecting data privacy under the topic.90% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 3753: Directs the public service commission to review cellular service within the state

Enacts the "cellular mapping act"; requires the public service commission to review cellular services within the state; requires the expansion of cellular services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires expansion of cellular services, directly advancing internet access infrastructure per bill's mandate.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1779: Establishes an EBT card replacement program

Directs the commissioner of the office of temporary and disability assistance to develop and implement a program to replace all EBT cards issued in the state which utilize magnetic strips with cards that utilize chip technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyReplaces insecure magnetic strip EBT cards with secure chip technology, enhancing cybersecurity and data privacy protections95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6196: Relates to the examination of voting machines by the state board of elections

Authorizes the state board of elections to reject the use of voting machines or systems on the grounds that such machines or systems are not proper, safe, or secure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires voting machines to be secure, directly enhancing cybersecurity as a key technology policy.95% confidence

Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 497: Provides for the electronic transmission of certain documents

This bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to allow electronic transmission of vehicle title documents, replacing the requirement to "mail" them. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders (like banks), and the Department of Motor Vehicles by enabling digital delivery of original titles, duplicate titles, and lien notices. The key change updates definitions and procedures across multiple sections to permit electronic transmission alongside traditional mail, streamlining document delivery without altering title ownership rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables electronic transmission of vehicle titles, replacing mail with digital delivery to streamline government services, directly advancing tech adoption in public administration.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3174: Excludes certain actions or omissions from qualifying as unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image when such actions are in connection with the reporting of or investigation into unlawful conduct

Excludes certain actions or omissions from qualifying as unlawful dissemination or publication of an intimate image when such actions or omissions are in connection with the reporting of or investigation into potentially unlawful conduct.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects journalists/investigators from liability for disclosing intimate images during lawful reporting, advancing data privacy safeguards by clarifying legal boundaries for legitimate disclosure.90% confidence

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