Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 1, 2026

A 10770: Relates to deletion of a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service

Requires a business to delete a consumer's financial information after cancellation of an automatic renewal or continuous service, unless such consumer has affirmatively consented to retention of such financial information; requires such business to notify such consumer of such deletion.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates deletion of financial data after cancellation, directly protecting consumer privacy and data security.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11138: Enacts the "smart meter transparency and consumer protection act"

Enacts the "smart meter transparency and consumer protection act" in relation to requiring utilities to provide certain information about smart meters to customers; authorizes and directs the public service commission, in coordination with an independent third party, to conduct a study on smart meter implementation in New York state.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill enhances consumer protection and transparency regarding smart meters, aligning with the goal of protecting utility consumers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates transparency and consumer protection for smart meters, enhancing data privacy and consumer rights regarding technology deployment.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 10099: Relates to residential solar tax credits

Provides that for purposes of the solar energy system equipment credit, the definition of "solar energy system equipment" includes a portable solar generation device defined as a photovoltaic system and associated equipment that is designed to be connected to a residential building's electrical system through a standard electrical outlet.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands solar tax credits to portable devices, promoting renewable energy adoption and providing tax relief.85% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill expands tax credits to include portable solar devices, directly promoting renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands tax credits for portable solar devices, promoting clean energy adoption and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands access to renewable energy technology by defining portable solar devices for tax credits, promoting digital and green tech adoption.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Solar

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 24, 2026

A 11066: Enacts the "fraudulent social media advertising prevention act"

Requires social-media platforms to prevent, detect, and remove fraudulent advertisements and to establish advertiser-vetting obligations; requires reporting to the attorney general.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates platforms to prevent fraudulent ads and vet advertisers, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9794: Relates to requiring disclosure of use of generative artificial intelligence in a civil action

Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a human.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates human review and disclosure of AI use, protecting legal integrity and consumer trust in AI-generated content.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10092: Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act"

Enacts the "no gambling ads for kids act" under which certain covered platforms and social media platforms are prohibited from advertising a service permitting gaming-related gambling, predictive market wagering, online sweepstakes gaming, sports-related gambling, and/or traditional online gambling to minors.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts gambling ads to minors on platforms, enhancing consumer protection and digital safety for youth.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9661: Relates to peer-to-peer mobile payment service security

Directs every peer-to-peer mobile service to require users to create a personal identification code associated with the user's account that is required to be used when certain actions are taken and to require users to set a monetary amount for intended transfers above which the use of a personal identification number will be required to authenticate the user's identity.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates security measures like PINs for mobile payments, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting consumer data privacy.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 17, 2026

S 9953: Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log

Expands the exemption provided to professional journalists and newscasters from contempt to include employment or association with a web log; defines web log as a website or webpage that contains an online journal containing news, comments and offers hyperlinks provided by the writer.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill expands legal protections for web logs, strengthening digital rights and press freedom in the technology sector.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 10091: Enacts the "protecting our kids from gamification of gambling act"

Enacts the "protecting our kids from gamification of gambling act"; makes it unlawful for operators of social gaming platforms to provide a service to a minor user that allows online gaming-related gambling.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts harmful gambling features for minors on social gaming platforms, enhancing consumer protection and digital safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 10762: Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces

Relates to certain procedural protections granted to third-party sellers and seller profiles of online marketplaces; provides that online marketplaces must provide notice and an opportunity to respond before a seller or profile is suspended; provides that a suspended third-party seller or seller profile shall have the right to appeal the determination of the online marketplace in seeking account reinstatement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects digital rights by ensuring procedural fairness for online sellers, preventing arbitrary suspensions and enhancing marketplace accountability.85% confidence

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