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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2414: Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"

Enacts the "political artificial intelligence disclaimer (PAID) act"; requires political communications that use synthetic media to disclose that they were created with the assistance of artificial intelligence; requires committees that use synthetic media to maintain records of such usage.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure in political communications to prevent misinformation, aligning with digital rights transparency regulations and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8556: Relates to the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review

Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes safeguards for AI utilization review in health insurance, preventing improper denials and protecting patient access to care.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates safeguards for AI in insurance utilization review, protecting consumers from algorithmic errors and ensuring responsible tech use in healthcare decisions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 404: Prohibits the use of reverse location and reverse keyword searches

Prohibits the search, with or without a warrant, of geolocation and keyword data of a group of people who are under no individual suspicion of having committed a crime, but rather are defined by having been at a given location at a given time or searched particular words, phrases, character strings, or websites.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless mass data collection, protecting civil liberties and enhancing police accountability in criminal investigations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits warrantless bulk geolocation/keyword searches, directly protecting user privacy - a core technology policy indicator.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1456: Relates to the use of artificial intelligence for utilization review

Provides for notice requirements where an insurer authorized to write accident and health insurance in this state, a corporation organized pursuant to article forty-three of this chapter, or a health maintenance organization certified pursuant to article forty-four of the public health law uses artificial intelligence-based algorithms in the utilization review process.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires notice for AI use in health insurance utilization review, enhancing transparency and consumer protection in AI deployment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6954: Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on certain content made available by the provider

Requires synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that such provider makes available.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires provenance data for synthetic content to prevent misinformation, aligning with consumer protection regulations in digital rights and data transparency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 8962: Enacts the New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act

Enacts the "New York fundamental artificial intelligence requirements in (FAIR) news act"; provides transparency requirements for news media content composed, authored, or otherwise created through generative AI.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly mandates workplace protections for news media workers, directly advancing labor rights and workplace safety standards for a specific workforce.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI-generated news content to be labeled for transparency, promoting consumer awareness and preventing misinformation90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2542: Provides public assistance for home internet service

This bill adds home internet service payments to the list of basic living costs covered by New York's public assistance program. It directly affects low-income households eligible for social services by including internet costs in the standard of need calculations used to determine aid amounts. The key mechanism requires social services officials to provide monthly assistance for home internet service, alongside existing covered expenses like shelter and heating. This change expands existing support without creating new programs, integrating internet access into current benefit structures for qualifying families.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpands internet access for low-income households by including home internet in public assistance benefits, directly promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2024: Establishes the New York state rural mobile communications fund

Establishes the New York state rural mobile communications fund to provide grants for the purpose of increasing cellular service in low- to no-coverage areas.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes state fund for rural mobile grants, allocating budget resources to fund essential communications infrastructure without tax implications.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates fund to expand rural cellular service, directly advancing internet access - key technology infrastructure need.95% confidence

Tags Rural Communities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 30, 2025

S 3860: Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission, requires Internet neutrality and relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles

Provides regulatory control of Internet service providers by the public service commission; requires Internet neutrality; relates to the placement of equipment on utility poles.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires internet neutrality, mandating equal treatment of internet traffic to protect open access and consumer rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 190: Requires broadband providers to offer high speed broadband service to certain low-income consumers

This bill requires New York broadband providers to offer high-speed internet service at $5 per month to eligible low-income households. It directly affects households qualifying for programs like SNAP (food benefits), Medicaid, free/reduced school lunches, or senior/disability rent exemptions. Providers must offer minimum speeds of 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload, include all fees in the $5 price, and advertise the program prominently. They must also submit annual reports to the state on enrollment, eligibility verification, and service details to ensure compliance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationTargets households with school-aged children via free/reduced lunch eligibility, enabling digital access for homework and online learning resources.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates affordable high-speed broadband access for low-income households, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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