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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5555: Directs the department of education to establish model codes of conduct on school property regarding cellphone use

This bill directs New York's Department of Education to create model codes of conduct for cellphone use on all school property (including buildings and outdoor areas) during school hours. The model codes must be developed with input from school superintendents and school boards, and will be posted online for schools to reference. All public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in New York must then adopt their own specific cellphone policies for students based on these models. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill A 5555 directly restricts the use of cellphones, a form of technology, by students on school property during school hours.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6748: Requires publications to identify when the use of artificial intelligence is present within such publication

Requires that every newspaper, magazine or other publication printed or electronically published in this state, which contains the use of generative artificial intelligence or other information communication technology, shall identify that certain parts of such newspaper, magazine, or publication were composed through the use of artificial intelligence or other information communication technology.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates transparency in the use of AI in publications, promoting consumer awareness and digital rights related to content, aligning with support for responsible technology use.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 235: Relates to unauthorized depictions of public officials generated by artificial intelligence

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a visual or audio generative artificial intelligence system to take steps to prohibit its users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates generative AI systems to prevent unauthorized depictions of public officials, aligning with protecting digital rights and responsible technology use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4024: Authorizes the delivery of telehealth services in schools by licensed providers

This bill allows licensed health providers to deliver remote health services (telehealth) to students within schools. It specifically authorizes school-based health, dental, and mental health clinics and telehealth providers to offer these services during school or non-school hours, requiring them to meet state licensing standards and follow new regulations. The bill mandates that schools cannot charge for these services (funding comes from federal/state/local sources), requires parental consent for student care, and ensures telehealth supplements rather than replaces school nurses and counselors. It also sets requirements for privacy technology, staffing, and billing through new state regulations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables school-based telehealth services (mental/health/dental), expanding student access to care within educational settings without cost barriers, directly supporting educational access and well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes school-based telehealth for mental/dental health services, improves student access without cost, requires parental consent - directly expands healthcare access.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill authorizes the delivery of telehealth services, directly advancing and strengthening the application of technology for healthcare delivery in schools.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Telehealth

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1320: Relates to the uniform employee and student online privacy protection act

This bill prohibits employers and educational institutions from requiring employees or students to disclose login information for their personal online accounts. It specifically bans demands for passwords, access to content, or in-person account access, except for limited exceptions like legal compliance or safety threats. The law allows access to publicly available information and permits targeted investigations into work-related misconduct or system security breaches. It directly affects all employees (including interns) and students at postsecondary institutions covered under the law's definitions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits employers from demanding personal account access, directly protecting employee privacy rights in the workplace, a core labor right.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill protects individual data privacy and digital rights by prohibiting employers and educational institutions from demanding access to personal online accounts, directly advancing the 'Technology' topic.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 8202: Creates a computer science course requirement for graduation from high school

Creates a computer science course requirement for graduation from high school; directs the department of education to design and implement such program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates computer science course requirement, expanding curriculum and enhancing student program offerings in K-12 education95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill mandates computer science education for high school graduation, directly advancing technological literacy and skills for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4102: Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill requires a plan to increase broadband access to underserved populations, directly advancing internet access and digital equity within the Technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 407: 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 bulk geolocation/keyword searches without individual suspicion, protecting civil rights and enhancing law enforcement accountability per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 407 prohibits mass surveillance via reverse location/keyword searches, protecting privacy for all, including immigrants, from potential targeting by enforcement agencies without individual suspicion.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill prohibits suspicionless searches of geolocation and keyword data, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights within the technology domain.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 21, 2025

S 1033: Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; and provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions

Prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement; establishes the biometric surveillance regulation task force; provides for the expiration and repeal of certain provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits law enforcement biometric surveillance, protecting civil rights and advancing reform by limiting invasive tech use in criminal justice oversight.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits biometric surveillance by law enforcement, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights, aligning with support indicators for the Technology topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4562: Provides for disclosing to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform

Discloses to a parent the personal information and content about a minor collected by an operator of an internet platform when a parent requests such information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill regulates internet platform operators by requiring disclosure of minors' personal data to parents, protecting data privacy and digital rights for minors and providing consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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