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NY S09267

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires manufacturers and operators of networked camera devices (video doorbells, security cameras) to obtain separate affirmative opt-in consent before enabling coordinated surveillance features like networked search, crowdsourced tracking, or biometric analysis

  • Prohibits using owner footage for algorithm training or product development without separate consent, and limits retention to 72 hours for devices without paid subscriptions or affirmative owner setup

  • Mandates point-of-sale disclosures about storage type, data transmission practices, coordinated surveillance features, and data retention policies

  • Grants owners the right to obtain all captured footage within 72 hours, request deletion of all footage and derivative data within 30 days, and revoke surveillance consent with 24-hour implementation

  • Restricts law enforcement access to coordinated surveillance footage to cases with a warrant based on probable cause or voluntary owner consent, and requires annual transparency reports on law enforcement requests

Legislative Description

Prohibits manufacturers or operators of networked camera devices to enable coordinated surveillance features on such devices as a default feature without first obtaining affirmative opt-in consent from the owner; requires disclosure of data rights for owners of such devices; prohibits coordinated surveillance features to be disclosed to law enforcement without a warrant; makes related provisions.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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