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passed · New York · Senate Jan 14, 2025

J 29: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 28, 2025, as Human Data Privacy Day in the State of New York

This is a procedural resolution (J 29) asking Governor Hochul to officially recognize January 28, 2025, as "Data Privacy Day" in New York State. It does not create new laws or regulations but seeks to raise public awareness about data privacy protections, aligning with the national observance. The resolution highlights the importance of protecting personal data online and preventing identity theft, referencing the historical significance of Data Privacy Day. It directly affects New Yorkers through increased public education efforts on data security.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill designates Data Privacy Day to promote awareness of data protection, directly aligning with privacy advocacy and preventing identity theft as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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passed both · New York · Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 3411: Requires notices on generative artificial intelligence systems

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI transparency notices to protect users from inaccurate outputs, aligning with consumer protection in tech regulation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1624: Relates to creating a set of media literacy standards for students in grades kindergarten through twelve

Creates a set of media literacy standards for students in grades kindergarten through twelve which focuses on internet safety, civility and digital citizenship.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates media literacy standards for K-12, enhancing curriculum and digital citizenship education as part of educational standards.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes media literacy standards focusing on internet safety and digital citizenship, aligning with digital citizenship promotion in technology policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Online Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8459: Prohibits transcripts being made from video conference meetings by artificial intelligence without conspicuous disclosure during such meeting

Prohibits transcripts being made from video conference meetings by artificial intelligence without conspicuous disclosure during such meeting that such meeting may be transcribed by artificial intelligence.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates conspicuous disclosure for AI-generated meeting transcripts, directly protecting user privacy by preventing covert data processing.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5157: Relates to establishing a task force to study and report on the potential implementation of blockchain technology in state record keeping, information storage, and service delivery

Relates to establishing a task force to study and report on the potential implementation of blockchain technology in state record keeping, information storage, and service delivery.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes task force to study blockchain implementation for state record keeping and service delivery, indicating proactive exploration of tech solutions for data security and efficiency.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9097: Requires disclosure of use of generative artificial intelligence to clients, criminal defendants, and the court

This bill requires legal professionals and self-represented individuals to disclose when they use generative AI for legal research, document review, or drafting court filings. It directly affects all lawyers, defendants, and pro se litigants who prepare court documents. Key provisions mandate: obtaining client or defendant consent after warning about AI risks, attaching a written statement disclosing AI use, and certifying that a human verified all content (including case citations). The bill applies to both civil and criminal cases, with separate affidavits required for AI-assisted or AI-free filings. It does not restrict AI use but mandates transparency and human oversight in legal work.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires disclosure to criminal defendants about AI use, ensuring informed consent and human verification. Protects defendant rights in legal representation, aligning with civil rights protection in criminal justice.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI disclosure and human verification in legal contexts to protect client privacy and prevent AI errors, aligning with data privacy safeguards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2593: Limits robocalls to state residents and requires telephone service providers to offer free call mitigation technology to telephone customers

This bill limits robocalls to New York residents by banning most unsolicited automated calls (using prerecorded messages or auto-dialers) without prior consent. It requires all telephone service providers in New York to offer free call-blocking technology that identifies and stops unwanted robocalls. Exceptions include emergency calls, calls with explicit consent, and certain labor organization communications. The law aims to reduce nuisance calls while mandating free protection for residents through telecom providers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates free call-blocking tech to prevent robocalls, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting consumer privacy from unwanted automated calls.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7963: Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audio, images or videos used in such communications

Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audios, images or videos used in such communications; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires provenance data for media in political ads to verify authenticity, enhancing cybersecurity and digital rights by reducing misinformation risks.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 7263: Imposes liability for damages caused by a chatbot impersonating certain licensed professionals

This bill requires chatbot operators to clearly disclose when users are interacting with an AI system, prohibits chatbots from impersonating licensed professionals (such as doctors or lawyers), and makes operators liable for damages if users suffer harm due to such impersonation. It directly affects businesses deploying chatbots that provide professional advice, mandating clear notices and banning deceptive practices like claiming to be a human expert. Violators face civil liability for actual damages, plus legal fees if the violation was intentional. The law would take effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates AI disclosure and bans deceptive impersonation by chatbots to prevent consumer harm, directly regulating tech for consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8595: 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 allows journalism providers to sue for misuse, enhancing data privacy protections for content creators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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