Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly May 11, 2026

A 6031: Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act

Establishes the biometric identifier privacy act; requires private entities in possession of biometric identifiers or biometric information to develop a written policy establishing a retention schedule and guidelines for permanently destroying biometric identifiers and biometric information when the initial purpose for collecting or obtaining such identifiers or information has been satisfied or within three years of the individual's last interaction with the private entity, whichever occurs first.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires private entities to establish biometric data retention/destruction policies, directly protecting user privacy through data handling regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4655: Relates to the sale of digital electronic equipment and providing diagnostic and repair information

Modifies what qualifies as an original equipment manufacturer and the manufacture date when hardware must comply with the right to repair law; repeals certain limitations on the right to repair law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer right to repair by repealing limitations on diagnostic/repair information access, advancing digital rights and tech access92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5668: Relates to liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information provided to a user by a chatbot

Imposes liability for misleading, incorrect, contradictory or harmful information to a user by a chatbot that results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill imposes liability on chatbot providers for harmful misinformation causing financial harm, aligning with consumer protection regulations in tech policy.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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passed · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 4413: Relates to deletion of a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service

Requires a business to delete a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service, unless such consumer has affirmatively consented to retention of such financial information; requires such business to notify such consumer of such deletion.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires deletion of consumer financial data after service cancellation, directly enhancing data privacy protections per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2348: Requires providers to share electronic health records with plans for purposes of improving patient care and reducing administrative delays

This bill requires hospitals and healthcare providers to share complete electronic medical records with insurance plans' utilization review agents. It mandates that records be shared electronically for individual care reviews and claim processing only, not for billing audits or historical analysis. Health plans must prioritize data security, follow privacy laws, and cannot request duplicate information already in the shared records. The law also restricts plans from routinely demanding full medical records or diagnosis codes during reviews, limiting requests to only necessary information. It directly affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and health insurance plans operating in New York.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates secure electronic sharing of records to reduce administrative delays and improve patient care coordination, aligning with support indicators like streamlined access and provider- insurer collaboration.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data security and privacy compliance for electronic health record sharing, aligning with data privacy protections in technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6180: Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees from the definition of qualified film

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill restricts tax credit eligibility for AI/autonomous vehicle film productions, limiting state tax incentives by excluding qualifying expenses related to employee displacement.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts tax credit eligibility for AI/autonomous vehicle use causing job displacement, opposing tech adoption that harms workers in film production.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 964: Relates to the prohibition on certain databases and registries

Provides that no state or local agency, or any agent thereof, may use any funds, facilities, property, equipment or personnel of such agency to investigate, enforce or provide assistance in the investigation or enforcement of any federal program requiring registration of individuals, or maintaining a database of individuals, on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits state agencies from using funds for databases based on protected characteristics, preventing discriminatory law enforcement practices.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill prohibits state/local agencies from assisting federal programs that register individuals based on national/ethnic origin, thereby limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits state agencies from creating/maintaining databases based on protected characteristics, directly enhancing data privacy protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 19, 2025

S 3259: Relates to prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and products which pose a state or national security risk

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.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits procurement of tech posing security risks, restricting certain products to enhance cybersecurity per federal alignment.95% confidence

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7956: Requires human safety operators for certain autonomous vehicles

Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires human operators for autonomous vehicles, preserving driving jobs and preventing automation-driven job loss, thus supporting labor employment protection.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates human operators for autonomous vehicles, restricting full automation and limiting deployment of self-driving technology per bill's prohibition clause.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires human operators for autonomous vehicles to enhance safety standards, directly aligning with transportation safety enhancements in vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Driver Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7601: Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing

Provides that municipal broadband service companies are authorized to provide broadband service to tenants in multi-family housing; provides that landlords shall not interfere with the installation of such service, demand or accept payment for allowing the service on the property, or discriminate in rental charges between tenants who receive broadband service and those that don't.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents landlord discrimination against tenants using municipal broadband, protecting tenant rights in housing.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly expands broadband access in multi-family housing by prohibiting landlord interference, directly advancing internet access as a technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Broadband Access Telecommunications

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