Requires a five percent tax on gross income upon every corporation which derives income from the data individuals of this state share with such corporations; establishes the New York data fund to distribute the earnings of the five percent to each taxpayer of the state.
This bill establishes a new state program to expand broadband access in New York by shifting from a top-down approach to a locally-driven model. It allows counties and local communities to form regional groups (regional consortia) that design their own broadband plans to cover all residents in underserved areas - defined as locations with internet speeds below 100 Mbps - using state and federal funds. Key provisions include requiring these regional plans to guarantee universal coverage, permitting local collaboration with internet service providers, and prioritizing access over speed or reliability. The program replaces the existing "New NY Broadband Program" and gives local governments direct control over how infrastructure (like fiber or mobile hotspots) is deployed in their communities.
Prohibits the monitoring, collection, recording or storing of data from gas and electric meters any more frequently than on a monthly or billing cycle basis, unless the express written consent of the consumer has been provided; requires the consent of the property owner for entry upon residential property.
Specifies conditions for the issuance of optional mobile or digital alternatives to driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards; prohibits law enforcement from seeking consent for phone searches during identity verifications using mobile or digital alternatives to driver's licenses and non-driver identification cards.
This bill allows New York to issue digital versions of driver's licenses and ID cards alongside physical cards, creating "electronic credentials" for residents. It gives users the option to share either a full digital profile (all personal details) or a limited profile (select details like age only), with consent required each time verification occurs. The electronic credentials must be accepted in place of physical cards where the verification system is accessible, and fees may apply for issuance or verification. It directly affects all New York license/ID card holders and entities that verify IDs, like businesses or government agencies.
Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"; requires the division of broadband access to develop a state digital equity plan to increase broadband access to underserved populations by January 1, 2027.
This bill establishes a new statewide program allowing local communities in New York to form regional partnerships to design their own broadband expansion plans, replacing the previous state-managed approach. It directly affects residents in areas with inadequate internet speeds (under 25 Mbps) and local governments like counties, cities, and towns. The program provides state funding for infrastructure projects like fiber networks or mobile hotspots, with local groups selecting internet service providers. The state will review plans to ensure full coverage for all residents in each region, prioritizing access over speed or reliability.
This bill requires developers of artificial intelligence (AI) used in regulated professional fields - such as healthcare, law, finance, education, and engineering - to consult with licensed experts (e.g., doctors, lawyers, engineers) during AI design, data training, testing, and ongoing risk assessment. Developers must document this expert involvement and submit it to the Attorney General for compliance certification. Non-compliance could result in civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, injunctions halting AI deployment, or public disclosure of violations. The law targets AI tools directly affecting public decisions or services, not general-purpose AI.
Regulates the use of artificial intelligence in aiding decisions on rental housing and loans; requires a study on the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning on housing discrimination and redlining.
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.
