Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 374: Prohibits domain front running

Prohibits any person or entity from registering, reserving, or otherwise acquiring a domain name based on knowledge acquired through non-public information of a third party's interest in that domain name.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits misuse of non-public domain interest information, protecting data privacy by preventing exploitation of confidential third-party data.95% confidence

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died · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 6232: Authorizes a prenatal and postpartum informational mobile application

This bill requires New York's health department to create and operate a free mobile application for individuals eligible for Medicaid who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. The app must provide New York-specific resources, links to state programs, and support in multiple languages, with strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing. Developers must report anonymized usage data (like user numbers and engagement) to state lawmakers. The app will be available across mobile platforms and must comply with state health resource standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates free mobile app with prenatal/postpartum resources for Medicaid-eligible individuals, improving healthcare access and protecting patient privacy per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires strict privacy protections prohibiting personal data sharing, aligning with data privacy safeguards in technology policy90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7663: Relates to establishing the New York state innovation voucher program

Establishes the New York state innovation voucher program; provides small businesses with access to research and development by colleges and universities, government laboratories and public research institutes in order to assist such businesses in the creation of innovative products or services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds R&D access for small businesses to develop innovative tech products/services through academic/govt partnerships, directly advancing technology development.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3841: Relates to prohibiting the disclosure and publication of the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any active or retired judge or prosecutor

This bill prohibits the public disclosure or publication of the home address or unpublished home telephone number of any active or retired judge or prosecutor, including their spouse or child. It creates two new criminal offenses: a misdemeanor for reckless disclosure (Section 250.61) and a felony for intentional disclosure (Section 250.62). Violators face civil penalties of at least $1,000 per violation, plus damages, attorney fees, and possible punitive damages under the new Civil Rights Law Section 50-h. The law applies to individuals, businesses, and associations sharing this information online or otherwise under circumstances likely to cause harassment or harm.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects personal data (home addresses/phone numbers) of judges/prosecutors, aligning with data privacy under Technology policies.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 920: Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of personal identifying information; repealer

This bill amends New York's penal law and related statutes to explicitly include "medical information" and "health insurance information" in the legal definition of "personal identifying information." It defines medical information as details about an individual's medical history or treatment, and health insurance information as policy numbers, subscriber IDs, or claims history. These changes mean that identity theft involving such sensitive health data will now be covered under existing identity theft laws, which previously did not explicitly include these categories. The bill also removes outdated definitions from related laws to streamline the updated framework.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands legal protection for sensitive health data under identity theft laws, directly strengthening patient privacy rights in healthcare context.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands definition of personal identifying information to include medical/health data, strengthening privacy protections under penal law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9152: Prohibits certain dynamic pricing practices

Prohibits the use of any automated or algorithm-driven process by which the price charged for an essential good or service is adjusted on a real-time basis substantially in reference to any non-cost-based factor.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates algorithmic pricing for essential goods/services, preventing non-cost-based price adjustments. This consumer protection measure targets tech company practices, aligning with 'regulates tech companies for consumer protection'.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9029: Enacts the do not disturb registry act

Enacts the do not disturb registry act to establish a statewide do not disturb registry which shall contain a list of residents who do not wish to receive unsolicited commercial marketing communications.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes statewide opt-out registry for marketing, directly protecting user data privacy by limiting unsolicited commercial communications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 428: Relates to online dating services

This bill (A 428) protects New York users of paid online dating services by setting clear consumer safeguards. It limits subscription contracts to $1,000 total (with exceptions for short-term plans), bans requiring forced add-on services (like grooming), and guarantees a minimum number of matches per month for paid plans over $25. Users gain the right to cancel without penalty if matches aren't delivered for two months, receive a refund (minus a small fee), and get their personal data deleted or returned upon cancellation. The law directly affects all paid online dating platforms operating in New York, ensuring transparency and reducing deceptive practices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data deletion for users, directly protecting privacy in online services per bill's consumer safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

passed both · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 2332: Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages

Requires any website or mobile application associated with an electronic benefit transfer system to be offered in the twelve most common non-English languages spoken by limited-English proficient individuals in the state, based on data in the most recent American Community Survey published by the United States Census Bureau.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires multilingual access to benefit systems for limited-English proficient individuals, facilitating immigrant service access and integration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires multilingual access for EBT systems, promoting digital equity by ensuring non-English speakers can access government digital services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Immigrant Services

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 19, 2025

S 5197: 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 ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates free electronic tax filing system, advancing digital access and government service modernization without privacy/security concerns mentioned.90% confidence

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