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NY S08793
Bill
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jeremy Cooney
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AI Summary
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Amends a 2025 law to broaden restrictions from "information and communications technology" to all "technology" that poses security threats, aligning state procurement rules with federal Public Law 115-232 (Section 889)
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Transfers authority from the Chief Information Officer and Office of General Services to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) for maintaining the restricted technology list and issuing procurement guidance
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Creates an exemption for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) from otherwise restricted entities if data is stored exclusively in the United States, is not accessible to the restricted manufacturer, or operates using U.S.-developed software
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Requires state agencies, local authorities, and political subdivisions that obtain federal waivers under Section 889 to notify ITS within 30 days of waiver approval
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Removes requirements for the restricted technology list to describe the scope of each restriction and explain why items were included, simplifying documentation requirements
Legislative Description
Aligns state and local procurement laws with federal law prohibiting the procurement of certain technology and electronic parts or products which are determined to pose a risk to state and national security; relates to the authority of the office of information technology services to issue certain guidance relating thereto.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A9456
2/3/2026