Technology (Broadband Access)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1342: Establishes a commission to study and report on the potential implementation of legislation, rules and regulations for an open internet for New Yorkers

Establishes a commission to study and report on the potential implementation of legislation, rules and regulations for an open internet for New Yorkers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates commission to study open internet legislation, directly supporting digital equity and internet access policies per topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4937: Relates to certain economic development programs

Relates to certain economic development programs; requires reporting on the use of fiber-optic technology in certain economic development grant programs; adds access to high-speed broadband internet service as consideration in certain competitive grant projects.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates fiber-optic tech reporting and adds high-speed broadband access as grant consideration, directly advancing internet access expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Tags Economic Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5044: Requires that internet providers who provide service in a municipality provide basic internet service to each residential dwelling or residential dwelling unit in that municipality at no cost

Requires that internet providers who provide service in a municipality provide basic internet service to each residential dwelling or residential dwelling unit in that municipality at no cost.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates free basic internet access for all residential units, directly expanding digital access and promoting equity per technology policy indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4938: Relates to requiring free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level

Requires free internet service in households with students who live at or below the poverty level; directs broadband companies to install and/or upgrade broadband services in educational facilities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires free internet for low-income students and upgrades school broadband, expanding digital access to education95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill expands internet access for low-income students and upgrades broadband in educational facilities, directly promoting digital equity within the technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 679: Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program

Establishes the affordable housing broadband assistance grant program within the division of broadband access to support no-cost and/or discounted subscriptions for households receiving federal, state, or local housing assistance or residing in housing units designated for low-income and/or vulnerable populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates state-funded grant program for broadband access in low-income housing, allocating budget resources to support essential services per funding indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds broadband assistance for low-income housing residents, advancing affordable housing access through direct support to designated housing units.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a grant program to provide no-cost/discounted broadband subscriptions, directly expanding internet access for low-income populations and promoting digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 924: Relates to broadband mapping and expansion of such service

Requires the Empire State Development corporation's broadband program office to assist in the provision and expansion of broadband internet access service and to address inequities in the availability of such service.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly aims to expand broadband internet access and address inequities in its availability, directly supporting the 'Technology' topic by enhancing connectivity and digital equity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7126: Relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality

Enacts the "NYS net neutrality protection act"; relates to state contracts being only with internet service providers compliant with net neutrality; prohibits the purchase of internet services from a non-net neutral source of internet services; requires certain disclosures by internet providers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill enforces net neutrality, promoting fair and equal internet access and regulating ISPs for consumer protection, which advances digital rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2281: Provides grant funding, where available, for broadband services in non-competitive locations

This bill establishes the ConnectAll deployment program to provide state grant funding for broadband infrastructure in non-competitive locations - areas with only one wired or fixed wireless provider offering high-speed internet. It requires funded projects to deliver minimum speeds of 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps upload (or higher), unless waived, and prioritizes applicants committed to high-speed service (1 Gbps) without data caps or content throttling. Eligible applicants include local governments, tribes, or community organizations that demonstrate financial, technical, and safety compliance, plus detailed workforce plans for local hiring. The program targets unserved or underserved areas while ensuring projects meet federal safety and labor standards.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill S 2281 funds broadband infrastructure, expanding internet access and promoting high-speed service in underserved areas, directly advancing the Technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1339: Authorizes broadband franchises in cities with a population of one million or more

S 1339 authorizes broadband providers to operate in cities with over one million residents by requiring them to pay cities for using public rights-of-way (like streets and sidewalks). It sets a compensation formula based on the length of lines installed, calculated using 2012 cable franchise fees in each county, while allowing cities to use existing franchise agreements instead of the standard rate. The bill directly affects broadband companies operating in large cities (such as New York City) and the cities themselves, which gain a standardized payment mechanism for infrastructure use. Key provisions include credit for prior payments and flexibility for cities to adopt requirements supporting universal service and public safety. This is a substantive policy change, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill authorizes cities to collect fees from broadband providers for public rights-of-way, generating municipal revenue for budget management.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyS 1339 authorizes broadband franchises, which directly facilitates and expands internet access, a key component of the Technology topic, especially in large cities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2180: Relates to requiring a digital equity officer be appointed by the director of the office of information technology services

Relates to requiring a digital equity officer be appointed by the director of the office of information technology services to develop, oversee and assist in providing statewide broadband access.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill establishes a digital equity officer to provide statewide broadband access, directly expanding internet access and promoting digital equity within the technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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