Relates to the disclosure of automated employment decision-making tools; requires the office of information technology services to maintain an artificial intelligence inventory; provides that the use of artificial intelligence systems shall not affect the existing rights of employees pursuant to an existing collective bargaining agreement, or the existing representational relationships among employee organizations or the bargaining relationships between the employer and an employee organization.
This bill (S 5570) allows voters to submit absentee ballot applications electronically via email, fax, or an online system established by the state board of elections, without needing to follow up with a paper copy. It requires election boards to accept these electronic submissions as valid originals and mandates them to advertise email/fax options and provide links to the online system. Applications must be received by the 10th day before an election for electronic submissions (or the day before for in-person delivery). The bill directly affects voters requesting absentee ballots and election boards processing these applications, streamlining the submission process while maintaining deadlines.
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Directs the public service commission to formulate a process, rules and regulations for the regulation of the charges and fees of internet and cable providers.
S 4778 establishes a 7% tax on digital advertising revenue exceeding $100 million annually for companies operating in New York. It directly affects large digital ad platforms (like social media or search engines) that use personal data for targeted ads, requiring businesses with over $1 million in New York digital ad revenue to file annual tax returns. The tax applies to "annual gross revenues" from digital ads in the state, defined as income before expenses, and takes effect for 2026 tax years. This policy creates a new revenue source by taxing a specific digital business model, avoiding traditional sales tax loopholes.
This bill requires owners and operators of large outdoor cell towers (called "macro cell tower sites") in New York to install backup power systems capable of maintaining service for at least 72 hours during power outages. It applies to new installations and replacements of existing backup systems, but does not require updates to towers already equipped with backup power before the law takes effect. The backup systems must use renewable energy, fuel cells, or energy storage, excluding rooftop, small cell, or indoor antenna systems. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.
This bill creates new protections for credit reports of minors under 16 and incapacitated adults with legal guardians. It requires credit reporting agencies to place a security freeze (a block on sharing credit information) upon request by a parent, guardian, or other authorized representative who provides proof of identity and legal authority. The freeze prevents agencies from releasing the consumer's credit report or derived information without explicit authorization. These protections remain in effect until the consumer or their representative requests removal with the required documentation.
This bill requires New York's Motor Vehicle Commissioner to accept electronic signatures on all vehicle-related documents, including titles, registrations, and odometer disclosures. It defines electronic signatures as digital marks with intent to sign and mandates that the commissioner accept them whether submitted online or printed after electronic signing. The law specifies security requirements, such as verifying user identity and retaining system data for five years, while ensuring electronic signatures cannot be reused without authorization. This change directly affects drivers, dealers, and the DMV by modernizing document processing without eliminating paper options.
Bill A 5336 establishes a new class A misdemeanor crime called "unlawful dissemination of a security body scan." This bill makes it illegal for a person to knowingly share a body scan, or any images from it, that was taken for legal security purposes without the permission of the individual who was scanned. The offense occurs if the scan is shared with someone not authorized to receive it by state or federal law. This measure aims to protect individuals by criminalizing the unauthorized distribution of these sensitive images.
This bill prohibits landlords from using facial recognition systems on residential properties in New York. It bans landlords from obtaining, accessing, or using facial recognition technology or any data collected through it on apartments, houses, or other residential units. The law allows the state Attorney General to seek court injunctions and impose civil penalties up to $10,000 for violations, and gives affected tenants the right to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages. It directly affects all landlords in residential buildings and aims to prevent the use of this technology for identifying or analyzing tenants' facial features.
Establishes the "one city act" which applies to cities with a population of one million or more and provides for an agency to disclose the personal information of individuals that would otherwise be restricted from disclosure to another agency or agent thereof for the limited purpose of providing benefits, services, or care coordination to individuals or a research study concerning the provision of benefits, services or care coordination.
