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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3109: Establishes the "broadband deployment assistance act"

Establishes the "broadband deployment assistance act"; requires that substantially similar permits for broadband deployment be processed together at the same time and on an expedited basis; defines terms; authorizes municipalities to simultaneously process certain broadband permit applications that are substantially similar.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyStreamlines broadband permit processing to accelerate deployment, directly expanding internet access infrastructure per bill's expedited permit requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2025

S 785: Adds medical and health insurance information within the definitions of personal identifying information; repealer

This bill expands the legal definition of "personal identifying information" to explicitly include medical information and health insurance details. It directly affects individuals whose medical history, treatment records, or health insurance policy numbers could be misused, as these now count as sensitive data under identity theft laws. Key provisions add specific definitions: "medical information" covers health history and treatment, while "health insurance information" includes policy numbers and claims history. The bill modifies existing penal, business, and technology laws to incorporate these changes, removing prior related provisions through repeal. This update strengthens protections by making unauthorized use of health data prosecutable under current identity theft statutes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands definition of sensitive data to include medical/insurance info, strengthening patient data protection under identity theft laws.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands PII definition to include medical/health insurance data, strengthening privacy protections under identity theft laws as per bill's explicit intent.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4561: Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors

Prevents interactive computer service providers from knowingly or negligently promoting developed content that is dangerous or otherwise injurious to minors; assesses a civil penalty to social media networks that knowingly or negligently promote such content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates social media platforms to protect minors from harmful content, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6461: Provides for the development and creation of distributed ledger technology and business entities that develop such technology

Relates to the development and creation of distributed ledger technology, which is a mathematically secured, chronological, and decentralized consensus ledger or database, whether maintained via internet interaction, peer-to-peer network, or otherwise used to authenticate, record, share and synchronize transactions in their respective electronic ledgers or databases, and business entities that develop distributed ledger technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly enables development of distributed ledger technology (blockchain) by creating legal framework for business entities, advancing innovation in this tech sector.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 30, 2026

A 773: Relates to the use of automated lending decision-making tools by banks for the purposes of making lending decisions

Relates to the use of automated lending decision-making tools by banks for the purposes of making lending decisions; allows loan applicants to consent to or opt out of such use.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires consumer consent/opt-out for automated lending tools, aligning with data privacy protections in tech regulation.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2025

S 6327: Provides an exemption for certain fiber optic cable assessments in Erie county

This bill exempts municipal fiber optic broadband infrastructure in Erie County from real property taxes, levies, and assessments. It directly affects local governments and municipal broadband companies operating in Erie County that own and install fiber optic networks for public broadband services. The exemption covers all such infrastructure (on public or private property) used to distribute broadband, while requiring contractors to meet workplace safety standards, submit workforce plans, and comply with prevailing wage laws. The law takes effect immediately for assessments on or after the effective date.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts municipal broadband infrastructure from real property taxes, providing tax relief to support public broadband services and reduce operational costs for local government projects.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts municipal fiber broadband infrastructure from taxes, reducing costs to expand public internet access infrastructure, directly advancing digital connectivity policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8331: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI developers to disclose training data sources and permits journalism providers to seek damages for unauthorized use, strengthening data privacy protections for content creators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7836: Relates to computer-related crimes

Relates to computer-related crimes; creates the crimes unlawful disruption of computer services in the first and second degree, unlawful computer access assistance in the first and second degree, unauthorized use of internet domain name or profile, and unlawful introduction of a computer contaminant; allows for a civil action for compensatory damages for victims of such crimes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates criminal penalties for computer crimes and allows civil damages, directly enhancing cybersecurity protections for victims.85% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Feb 14, 2025

A 426: Relates to procurement requirements for end point device security

Directs that state agencies require that procurement of end point devices be consistent with any relevant standards, guidelines, or guidance developed as part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates state agencies adopt NIST cybersecurity standards for device procurement, directly enhancing security protocols per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4335: Establishes a task force to study quantum computing

Establishes a task force to study the creation of a quantum computing project to make recommendations on how to utilize quantum computing for the purposes of developing computers for civilian, business, trade, environmental and security purposes, such as cryptanalysis, in this state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates task force to study quantum computing applications for civilian, business, security, and environmental purposes, advancing state technology exploration and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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