Technology

passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 8169: Requires all state entities to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised

Requires all state entities, including local governments, to notify affected individuals in the event of a data breach where information is compromised; defines "cybersecurity incident".

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data breach notifications for state entities, strengthening data privacy protections and cybersecurity measures per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7180: Prohibits the use of robots by police agencies

Prohibits the use of weaponized robots, non-weaponized robots which may potentially cause injury, or robots being used for surveillance purposes by police agencies.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits police robot surveillance and weaponized use, protecting civil rights and enhancing accountability in law enforcement practices.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans police surveillance robots, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights by restricting invasive technology use.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4875: Requires manufacturers to provide access to motor vehicle data to motor vehicle owners and designees

Requires manufacturers to provide access to motor vehicle data to motor vehicle owners and designees; provides certain exceptions; repeals upon enactment of similar federal legislation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires vehicle data access for owners, aligning with data privacy protections under technology policy. Mandates manufacturer transparency without restricting consumer rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3414: Enacts the internet service outage consumer protection act

Enacts the "internet service outage consumer protection act"; requires every internet service provider operating in this state to issue a prorated bill credit to consumers for any internet service outage lasting more than one hour.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates ISPs to provide credits for outages, protecting consumers from financial loss during service disruptions, aligning with consumer protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5806: Relates to the powers and duties of the commission on forensic science regarding familial DNA search regulations

This bill (S 5806) prohibits law enforcement from using New York's state DNA identification index to conduct familial DNA searches, which would identify potential relatives of a person whose DNA is in the database. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and the Commission on Forensic Science, which manages the DNA index. The key mechanism is an explicit ban in the law: it amends policies to require standards that "prohibit a familial DNA search" and adds a new rule stating "No search may be performed... for the purpose of identification of an offender... if the offender may be a biological relative." The law takes effect immediately, nullifying any conflicting existing rules.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits familial DNA searches to protect civil rights, aligning with criminal justice reform by limiting law enforcement overreach.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits familial DNA searches using state DNA databases, strengthening data privacy by preventing unauthorized identification of relatives through forensic databases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4524: Requires businesses which provide for someone to spoof a telephone number to keep certain records

This bill requires businesses that offer telephone number spoofing services to maintain specific records of calls made using their platform. It mandates that these businesses track the displayed caller ID number, the actual originating number or IP address, and the call's time, date, and duration. The law directly affects companies providing spoofing services, such as certain call-forwarding or VoIP providers. The requirement applies to all spoofed calls handled through their systems, with the law taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires spoofing service records to combat fraud, enhancing cybersecurity by enabling traceability of malicious calls.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 28, 2026

S 1531: Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications

Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant for physical or electronic access to electronic device information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for government access to electronic data, strengthening privacy protections under New York's Electronic Communications Privacy Act.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5923: Prohibits the creation of fake electronic communication service accounts and prohibits the collection and use of account information by law enforcement and other governmental entities

Prohibits police and other governmental entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts, or from collecting or using an individual's account information; establishes a private right of action for a violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement's ability to create fake accounts and collect digital data, protecting civil rights and enhancing digital privacy in criminal justice contexts.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits law enforcement from collecting personal account data, directly protecting user privacy and data security per bill's core provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1280: Establishes the crime of unlawful dissemination or publication of a fabricated photographic, videographic, or audio record

This bill makes it a felony to intentionally create and share manipulated media (like deepfakes) that appears real and harms an identifiable person without their consent, with the intent to cause emotional, financial, or physical harm. It specifically targets fabricated photos, videos, or audio created using AI or editing tools that look authentic but depict false scenarios. Exceptions include news reporting, artistic expression, law enforcement use, and platforms sharing content they didn’t create. The law defines "fabricated" as media indistinguishable from reality that’s altered or entirely artificial, and classifies violations as a class E felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for deepfake dissemination, expanding criminalization beyond traditional offenses95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI-generated deepfakes to prevent emotional/financial harm, aligning with data privacy protections and cybersecurity safeguards against malicious tech use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 5, 2026

A 1083: Prohibits the creation of fake electronic communication service accounts and prohibits the collection and use of account information by law enforcement and other governmental entities

Prohibits police and other governmental entities from creating fake electronic communication service accounts, or from collecting or using an individual's account information; establishes a private right of action for a violation of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement from creating fake accounts and misusing data, enhancing digital privacy and police accountability in criminal justice.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits law enforcement from collecting personal account data, strengthening data privacy protections and preventing misuse of user information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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