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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 269: Establishes an electronic monitoring program for children diagnosed with developmental disabilities

This bill establishes a voluntary program allowing parents or guardians of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities to obtain GPS tracking devices. It requires the child's consent when they are capable of understanding, and strictly limits device use to locating a child who is lost, missing, or unaccounted for. Law enforcement may access location data only after the parent requests help and signs a consent form. The program mandates confidentiality for all personal information and requires law enforcement to receive training on developmental disabilities and appropriate response techniques. It does not create new requirements for children but provides a tool for families and agencies during emergencies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates confidentiality for location data and restricts law enforcement access, aligning with data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2202: Relates to requiring consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer's information to such consumer at no cost

This bill requires credit reporting companies to provide consumers with free access to all personal information they hold in their files upon request. It mandates that companies disclose the sources of the information (with limited exceptions for investigative reports) and the recipients of consumer reports within specific timeframes - two years for job-related requests and six months for other purposes. The law applies to any consumer who provides proper identification to request their data. Companies must provide this information at no cost, ensuring transparency about what data is collected and shared about individuals.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires free consumer access to personal data and disclosure of sources, strengthening data privacy protections under technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 972: Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes

Establishes the "protect our privacy (POP) act" to impose limitations on the use of drones for law enforcement purposes; prohibits the use of drones by law enforcement at concerts, protests, demonstrations, or other actions protected by the first amendment.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts drone surveillance at protests (1st Amendment), protecting civil liberties and limiting law enforcement overreach in criminal justice contexts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits law enforcement drone use at protests, protecting privacy rights under First Amendment, aligning with data privacy protection goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3804: Relates to establishing the broadband investment tax stabilization (BITS) act

Provides that all equipment used for the transmission and switching of radio signals for the provision of commercial mobile radio service or mobile internet access service no longer constitutes real property subject to the real property tax law.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts broadband equipment from real property tax, reducing tax revenue and providing corporate tax break85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyTax exemption for broadband infrastructure equipment likely encourages investment in internet access, aligning with expanding access as a support indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4476: Relates to making it unlawful for a caretaker to post a vulnerable elderly person on social media without such elderly person's consent

This bill makes it illegal for caregivers to post images or videos of vulnerable elderly people on social media without their consent. It directly affects caregivers (including family members, friends, or formal providers) and vulnerable elderly individuals (aged 60+ with physical, mental, or emotional limitations that impair self-care). The law prohibits non-consensual sharing on platforms like Facebook or Instagram, with consent deemed invalid if the person is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated, or under compulsion. Violations are classified as a class A misdemeanor, punishable by fines or jail time. The bill aims to protect privacy and autonomy for elderly individuals who may be unable to fully consent due to age-related vulnerabilities.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual sharing of vulnerable elderly individuals' images on social media, directly protecting data privacy through consent requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3947: Requires API to facilitate patient and provider access to health information for enrollees and contract providers

Requires insurance companies to establish and maintain API to facilitate patient and provider access to health information; includes patient access, provider directory and payer to payer exchange.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires insurance APIs for patient/provider health info access, directly improving data accessibility per support indicators.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires API implementation for health data access, promoting standardized technology use in sensitive information handling per healthcare data privacy standards85% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 5500: Relates to peer-to-peer mobile payment service security

Directs every peer-to-peer mobile service to require users to create a personal identification code associated with the user's account that is required to be used when certain actions are taken and to require users to set a monetary amount for intended transfers above which the use of a personal identification number will be required to authenticate the user's identity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates PIN authentication for high-value mobile payments, enhancing cybersecurity and user identity protection in digital transactions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5954: Prohibits students from possessing cellphones during classroom instruction

This bill (A 5954) would amend education law to prohibit students from possessing cellphones during classroom instruction. It directly affects students in K-12 schools by requiring schools to establish policies banning cellphone use in classrooms. The key provision adds specific language to school conduct codes, explicitly banning cellphone possession during class time and authorizing disciplinary measures for violations. The bill is currently pending in the Education committee (referred February 25, 2025) and has not yet become law.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts student cellphone use in classrooms, directly limiting access to personal technology during instruction.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2661: Requires businesses which provide for someone to spoof a telephone number to keep certain records

This bill requires businesses that enable phone number spoofing (displaying a fake caller ID) to keep detailed records of all calls using their services. Businesses must document the fake number shown to recipients, the actual phone number or IP address used, and the call's time, date, and duration. It directly affects telecom and call service providers offering spoofing capabilities, not individual callers. The records will create a verifiable trail for law enforcement to trace spoofed calls when needed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides law enforcement with a tool to trace spoofed calls used in criminal activities, aiding investigations and strengthening enforcement capabilities within criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires spoofing records for law enforcement tracing, enhancing cybersecurity by enabling call attribution against fraud and scam calls.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8103: Enacts the "department of financial services open data act"

Requires the department of financial services to comply with the provisions of Executive Order 95 of 2013, "Using Technology to Promote Transparency, Improve Government Performance and Enhance Citizen Engagement", and to provide the New York state office of information technology services and the legislature certain necessary data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires financial services data sharing for transparency per Executive Order 95, advancing tech-driven government efficiency and citizen engagement.85% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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