Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8729: Relates to protecting safety and privacy by stopping the sale of location data

Prohibits the collection or processing of an individual's location information except for a permissible purpose; requires an entity collecting location information for the provision of multiple permissible purpose to maintain a location privacy policy obtain consent from the individual the information pertains to; prohibits the disclosure or sale of such information except for certain purposes; provides remedies for violations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits location data sales and mandates consent, directly enhancing data privacy protections as a core technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8624: Requires social media networks to provide and maintain mechanisms for deleting individual accounts on their platform

Requires social media networks to provide and maintain mechanisms for deleting individual accounts on their platform; requires social media networks to have a clear and concise policy readily available and accessible on their website and application which includes how such social media network will delete individual user accounts and all associated personal data on their platform.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires social media to delete user accounts and personal data, directly enhancing data privacy protections as a core component of technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6179: Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service

Relates to attachments to utility poles for broadband service; provides that for a broadband internet provider that does not provide regulated telephone service, a pole owner shall not require such broadband internet provider to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a condition to making attachments to utility poles solely owned or jointly-owned by the pole owner.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves regulatory barrier for broadband pole attachments, facilitating infrastructure expansion and internet access deployment.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8099: 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 net neutrality, mandating open internet access and preventing ISP discrimination, directly supporting digital equity and consumer protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5156: Establishes the "It's Your Data Act"

Establishes the "It's Your Data Act" for the purposes of providing protections and transparency in the collection, use, retention, and sharing of personal information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes data privacy protections and transparency in personal information handling, directly supporting privacy safeguards under the topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5153: Relates to advanced metering infrastructure devices for residential services

This bill sets safety and performance standards for smart meters used by electric and gas utilities in residential settings. It requires all advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) devices to meet FCC, ANSI, and commission-established standards for radio frequency safety, meter accuracy, and customer data encryption. The law guarantees residential customers the right to refuse two-way smart meter installation without fees or penalties, and to request removal within 365 days of installation at no cost. Utilities must provide 90 days' written notice before installing two-way meters, detailing these customer rights.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data encryption standards for smart meter data, protecting customer privacy per bill's safety/performance mandates.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 8295: Relates to automated decision-making by government agencies

Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated decision-making tools utilized by governmental agencies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates government automated decision-making with impact assessments and disclosure, protecting data privacy through transparency requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8523: 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 communications to prevent misinformation, enhancing digital rights and cybersecurity transparency.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2243: Requires highway projects that receive state funding to include the installation of broadband conduits and provides for access to such conduits

Requires highway projects that receive state funding to include the installation of broadband conduits suitable for fiber optic cables or wireless facilities that support broadband services; provides for access to such conduits on a competitively neutral and nondiscriminatory basis, for a charge not to exceed a cost-based rate.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates broadband conduit installation in highway projects, expanding infrastructure for internet access per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates broadband conduits in state-funded highway projects, enhancing transportation infrastructure with multi-use capabilities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications Bridges Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2461: Prohibits the use of cell-site simulators by law enforcement officers

This New York bill prohibits law enforcement officers and agencies from using cell-site simulators - devices that mimic cell towers to track phones without consent. It directly affects law enforcement (including police officers and agencies) and individuals whose phone data might be collected through these devices. Key provisions ban the use, acquisition, or third-party agreements involving such technology, require illegally obtained evidence to be suppressed in court, and allow affected individuals to sue for up to $5,000 per violation or actual damages. The law also permits class-action lawsuits and awards legal fees to successful plaintiffs.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits warrantless law enforcement surveillance via cell-site simulators, protecting individual privacy rights and aligning with criminal justice reform principles by limiting overreach.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans cell-site simulators used for unauthorized phone tracking, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Policing

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