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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6383: Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information

Enables students to receive information from colleges and universities without disclosing their personally identifiable information via an opt-in system.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects student data privacy via opt-in system, directly advancing data privacy safeguards in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8185: Authorizes the creation of broadband union districts

Authorizes two or more contiguous municipalities to create a broadband union district for the creation, administration, and maintenance of broadband infrastructure and services within such district; provides for governance, funding, powers, limitations, and related provisions for broadband union districts.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill directly enables municipal broadband infrastructure creation, expanding internet access - key support indicator for technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5902: Elevates all computer tampering offenses by one degree in severity

This bill raises the severity level of all computer tampering offenses by one degree in New York's penal law. It changes classifications so that, for example, computer tampering previously classified as a fourth-degree misdemeanor (the least severe) becomes a fourth-degree felony, while higher degrees (third, second, first) also move up to more serious felony categories. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of computer tampering crimes, as it increases potential penalties by elevating their offense level. These changes apply to all existing computer tampering statutes (sections 156.20-156.27) and take effect November 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill elevates computer tampering penalties to harsher felony classifications, increasing mandatory sentences and expanding criminalization - directly opposing criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyIncreases penalties for computer tampering, enhancing cybersecurity by elevating offense severity under penal law.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1854: Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act requiring certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires AI impact assessments and surcharge on AI-driven job displacement, protecting workers from automation-related employment loss.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI impact assessments to prevent workforce displacement, regulating AI use for worker protection per workforce stabilization goals85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6719: Relates to an electronically submitted absentee ballot application and absentee ballot

This bill (A 6719) modernizes absentee voting procedures in New York by expanding how voters can submit applications and ballots. It allows voters to electronically submit absentee ballot applications via email, fax, or an online portal (with a 10-day deadline before elections), and to return completed ballots electronically using a designated system. The law directly affects all absentee voters, including New York residents living overseas who can now use electronic methods without needing to mail paper copies. Key provisions clarify that electronic submissions are valid "original" applications and require no follow-up paper copies, while maintaining requirements for original mailed or in-person submissions for special federal voters (like military personnel).

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes absentee voting via electronic submission (email, fax, online portal), advancing technology use in government services without restricting it.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Digital Government Tags Elections

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3679: Creates the 3D printed housing and infrastructure task force

Creates the 3D printed housing and infrastructure task force to promote large scale construction of 3D printed homes and associated infrastructure with respect to legislation, regulatory environment, government initiatives and inducements.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates task force to promote 3D printed housing construction, advancing development through new technology and regulatory streamlining, aligning with affordable housing goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates task force to promote 3D printing technology for housing infrastructure, advancing tech adoption in construction90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4111: Relates to creating the cell phone users' bill of rights

Creates the cell phone users' bill of rights; provides that customers be given a thirty-day trial period; provides that a customer shall not be liable for calls or messages that were not made from the customer's phone; provides that a company shall be liable to the customer for violating these provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates consumer protections for cell phone users including liability exemptions and company accountability, aligning with data privacy and consumer rights in technology.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2025

A 913: Relates to when and how notification of a data breach is to be provided to the department of financial services

This bill (A 913) amends New York's data breach notification law to clarify when and how certain businesses must notify the Department of Financial Services (DFS) about breaches affecting New York residents. It requires covered entities (financial institutions regulated under 23 NYCRR 500.1) to provide DFS with details about breach notifications to consumers - such as timing, content, and the number of affected people - along with a copy of the consumer notice. This notification to DFS must be provided without delaying the business's direct notification to affected residents. The bill specifically applies only to financial entities under DFS oversight, not all businesses handling data breaches.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates detailed breach notifications to DFS, strengthening data privacy oversight per 23 NYCRR 500.1.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4391: Requires mobile applications on cell phones, smart phones, and tablets that offer a subscription service provide an option to cancel the subscription on its application

Requires mobile applications on cell phones, smart phones and tablets that offer a subscription service provide an option to cancel the subscription on its application and have the option posted in a clear and conspicuous format.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates clear subscription cancellation options in apps, enhancing consumer control over digital services per consumer protection indicators90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 83: Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion

Relates to establishing the crime of larceny by cyber extortion which occurs when a person intends to obtain property from another person or entity located in the state of New York through the use of certain malicious software.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill establishes new crime of cyber extortion, expanding criminalization per 'oppose' indicator without reform or protection measures.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes cyber extortion as a crime using malicious software, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections against tech-enabled crimes.95% confidence

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