This bill expands New York's sex offender registration requirements by mandating that offenders disclose all social media accounts and other online platforms they use, in addition to their internet accounts. It directly affects sex offenders registering under New York's correction law, requiring them to report changes to their internet accounts, online platforms, or address within 10 days. The key mechanism adds "authorized internet entities" (such as social media or messaging services) to the list of information they must provide during initial registration and when updating their details. The law also specifies that a $10 fee applies for each registration update related to these changes. This policy change aims to enhance law enforcement's ability to track offenders' online activity.
Directs the board to submit a recommendation regarding the central business district toll amounts to the legislature and also to recommend a privacy risk plan.
This bill (S 6306) expands New York's unlawful surveillance laws to criminalize new behaviors involving secret recording of intimate areas or private activities. It specifically prohibits using imaging devices to secretly view or record someone under clothing, in intimate situations, or within a dwelling where they reasonably expect privacy - without their knowledge or consent. The law adds these acts as "unlawful surveillance in the second degree," with severe penalties: repeated offenses or targeting minors can elevate it to a class D felony. The bill directly affects individuals who engage in non-consensual recording, strengthening protections for privacy in sensitive settings.
Modifies the requirements for the New York state science, technology, engineering and mathematics incentive program for when an award gets converted to a student loan.
This bill amends New York's Vehicle and Traffic Law to allow electronic transmission of vehicle title documents instead of physical mailing. It directly affects vehicle owners, lienholders (like banks), and the Department of Motor Vehicles by updating delivery methods for certificates of title, notices of recorded liens, and duplicate titles. Key provisions require that titles be "mailed or electronically transmitted" to owners and lienholders in multiple sections of the law. The change modernizes outdated mail-based procedures while maintaining the same legal requirements for title delivery. This is a procedural update with no new financial or regulatory obligations for affected parties.
This bill authorizes Schenectady to implement a 5-year demonstration program using photo enforcement cameras in school zones. It allows up to 20 school zones to have cameras operating during school hours and 30 minutes before/after school activities, with strict requirements for calibration, testing, and privacy protections. Vehicle owners, not drivers, would receive notices for speeding violations captured by the cameras, and images must be redacted to hide driver/passenger identities. The program expires December 31, 2030, and includes detailed rules for camera operation, data retention, and limited public access to violation evidence.
Enacts the "wireless security enforcement act" to prohibit the sale of wireless signal jammer devices; defines terms; provides that a person is guilty of prohibited use of a wireless signal jammer device if they engage in the possession, manufacture, importation, marketing, or sale of wireless signal jammer devices; requires restitution.
S 6866 increases the maximum Excelsior R&D tax credit for non-green projects from 6% to 20% of qualifying New York state research and development expenditures. This bill directly affects businesses participating in New York's Excelsior Jobs program that conduct R&D within the state. The key change allows eligible companies to claim a higher tax credit (up to 20%) on their New York-based R&D spending, while maintaining an 8% cap for green projects or Green CHIPS projects. The credit is calculated based on state R&D expenditures, including related wages, and applies to participants in the Excelsior program.
Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain information and communications technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security.
This bill updates New York's process for certifying voting machines and the terms of their purchase contracts. Vendors must pay a fee for the state board of elections to examine machines, which must meet safety and technical standards - including thorough testing of electronic features - before approval. Contracts for approved machines now require vendors to guarantee at least ten years of free maintenance, service, and training for election officials, replacing a previous five-year requirement. These changes directly affect voting machine companies, the state election board, and local election jurisdictions that must use certified equipment.
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