State Bills: New York

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Prohibits political communication with materially deceptive AI media

New York State Assembly Bill A10715 proposes to amend Election Law §14-106 to prohibit the distribution or publishing of political communications that include materially deceptive media, including AI-generated deepfakes. The bill defines such media as content fully or partially created using technology that appears visually or audibly indistinguishable from reality to a reasonable person. The legislation targets deceptive synthetic media depicting scenarios that did not actually occur.

Health Insurance Coverage for Congenital Anomalies - Carter's Law

New York Senate Bill S09649, introduced March 31, 2026, proposes the 'Give Kids a Chance - Carter's Law' to mandate health insurance coverage for congenital anomalies including reconstructive services, habilitative services, and inpatient and outpatient services. The bill has been referred to the Senate Insurance Committee.

Rent Decontrol Lease Information Requirements

New York State Senate Bill S09650 would prohibit landlords from including incorrect rent decontrol information in leases and renewals. Landlords who violate this requirement would face a $1,000 fine per violation. The bill also mandates standardized notices for units subject to the Affordable New York Housing Program.

Private Right of Action for Doxxing Victims

New York State Senate Bill S09658 would establish a private right of action for persons whose personally identifying information is intentionally disclosed without consent for harassing, threatening, intimidating, or harmful purposes. The bill creates civil remedies for doxxing victims and defines what constitutes protected personal information. The legislation is sponsored by Sen. Jamaal Bailey and is pending before the Senate Codes Committee.

Health Insurance Coverage for Home STD Test Kits

New York Senate Bill S09659 would require health insurance policies to cover home test kits for sexually transmitted diseases. The bill was introduced by Sen. Patricia Fahy on March 31, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Insurance Committee for consideration.

Peer-to-Peer Mobile Service Personal Identification Code Requirements

New York Senate Bill S09661, introduced March 31, 2026, would require peer-to-peer mobile service providers to implement personal identification codes for user accounts. The bill mandates that users set a monetary threshold above which a PIN would be required to authenticate transactions. The legislation has been referred to the Senate Internet and Technology Committee for consideration.