Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8916: Prohibits licensees from relying on artificial intelligence for tracking and advertisement purposes

Prohibits licensees from relying on artificial intelligence for tracking and advertisement purposes and using such artificial intelligence to create personalized advertisements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits AI tracking/advertising to protect user privacy, directly aligning with data privacy protections as a support indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 15, 2026

S 3990: Relates to establishing the offense of false pretense

S 3990 would create a new class D felony offense for knowingly impersonating someone online (e.g., via social media, email, or other electronic means) with the intent to harm, intimidate, threaten, or defraud them. It defines "credible impersonation" as when others reasonably believe the impersonator is the real person. The law specifically targets malicious online impersonation, including accessing accounts or profiles under another's name, and applies to social media and email accounts. This bill directly affects individuals who commit such intentional online impersonation for harmful purposes.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for malicious online impersonation, expanding criminalization. Aligns with 'oppose' indicator of expanding criminalization.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes malicious online impersonation to protect digital identity, enhancing cybersecurity and digital rights through new felony provisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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passed · New York · Assembly May 19, 2025

A 6769: Relates to municipal cybersecurity incidents or ransomware attacks

Requires all municipal corporations to report cybersecurity incidents and demands of ransom payments to the division of homeland security and emergency services; defines terms; requires cybersecurity incident reviews; requires cybersecurity awareness training, cybersecurity protection and data protection standards for state maintained information systems.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates cybersecurity reporting, incident reviews, training, and data protection standards for municipal systems, directly strengthening cybersecurity protections per topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8158: Relates to enacting the NY privacy act

Enacts the New York privacy act to require companies to disclose their methods of de-identifying personal information, to place special safeguards around data sharing and to allow consumers to obtain the names of all entities with whom their information is shared.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires companies to disclose data de-identification methods and consumer data sharing entities, strengthening privacy protections per NY Privacy Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1442: Relates to allowing a jury instruction stating biometric evidence shall not be dispositive in the jury's decision

This bill requires courts to instruct juries in criminal trials that biometric evidence (such as fingerprints or facial recognition data) cannot be the sole factor in their decision. The instruction must be given when a party requests it, ensuring juries weigh such evidence alongside other evidence. It applies directly to criminal cases where biometric evidence is presented, clarifying that it should not override other proof.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects defendant rights by requiring juries to not rely solely on biometric evidence in criminal trials, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators like enhancing fair trial standards.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates jury instructions to prevent biometric evidence from being sole factor in trials, protecting data privacy by limiting overreliance on biometric data in legal decisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 22, 2025

S 2697: Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant

Prohibits the use of an algorithmic device by a landlord for the purpose of determining the amount of rent to charge a residential tenant; declares that such use is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits algorithmic rent pricing, preventing potential unfair tenant exploitation and strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits algorithmic rent pricing, regulating tech use to prevent unfair practices and protect tenants - aligns with consumer protection regulation in tech applications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1782: Relates to the delivery of telehealth services by veterinarians

This bill permits veterinarians to provide telehealth services under specific conditions, directly affecting veterinarians and pet owners seeking remote care. Key requirements include verifying the veterinarian's identity and license, ensuring privacy compliance, using professional judgment to determine if telehealth is appropriate, and having sufficient knowledge of the animal (via recent in-person exams or electronic records). Veterinarians must obtain client consent before telehealth services, maintain records of consent, and follow the same care standards as in-person visits. The bill defines telehealth as using electronic tools for diagnosis, treatment, and care management - not just email or fax - while clarifying that prescriptions remain subject to existing practice scope rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires privacy compliance for veterinary telehealth, directly supporting data privacy protections in technology services.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8598: Relates to recovery of online accounts for mobile telephones

Requires that businesses that provide consumers with online accounts to access services accounts for mobile telephones using proper identification if the business has a physical presence in this state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires businesses to allow account recovery with ID, enhancing consumer access to digital services and aligning with digital rights protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8037: Establishes a datacenter utility rate classification, providing targeted congestion management incentives for upstate New York, and regulating off-grid power connections for datacenter operations

Establishes a datacenter utility rate classification, providing targeted congestion management incentives for upstate New York, and regulating off-grid power connections for datacenter operations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes utility rate incentives and regulations for datacenter power infrastructure, enabling efficient operations and expansion of tech infrastructure, directly supporting technology sector growth.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1039: Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a radio frequency jamming device

This bill creates a new class D felony offense for knowingly possessing a device that disrupts wireless communications (like cell signals or GPS) without legal authorization. It directly affects individuals who own or carry such jamming devices, including those used to interfere with emergency services or commercial networks. The law prohibits possession of any device capable of emitting radio noise or signals that interfere with wireless communications. Violators face criminal penalties under state law, with the offense defined as unlawful possession without a right to do so.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for jamming devices, expanding criminalization without reform focus or oversight improvements.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes unauthorized jamming of wireless networks, directly enhancing cybersecurity by preventing interference with critical communications infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Telecommunications

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