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NY A05455
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Linda Rosenthal
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AI Summary
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Requires the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to contract with a federally designated organization to develop informational materials for domestic violence victims facing harassment through smart home systems
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Materials must include information on devices commonly used for harassment, tactics employed by abusers, safety enhancement strategies, and instructions for removing an individual's access to smart home systems
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Defines "smart home system" as any internet-connected electronic device installed in the home that handles security, climate, or appliances and has data processing capabilities
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Contracted organization must make policy recommendations for reducing technology-facilitated abuse, including cyber-harassment and stalking
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Informational materials must be distributed to domestic violence shelters, local social services districts, police departments, and childcare facilities
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence provide informational materials on removing an abuser's access to a smart home and the use of other technology for harassment.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026