Technology

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

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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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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

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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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