S8850 — Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user
Last action — In Assembly Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
Requires social media companies to provide users their social graph on request.
The NY Digital Choice Act mandates that social media companies give users a copy of their social graph if requested. It also includes provisions for data interoperability and allows the attorney general to create regulations to enforce these requirements.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This means you can request your social media connections and data, giving you more control over your personal information.
Summary
Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user; defines terms; provides requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data; grants the attorney general the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and enforce such provisions.
Bill Text
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Action History
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REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
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PASSED SENATE
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ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1388
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COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
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PRINT NUMBER 8850A
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AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
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REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
Sponsors
- Andrew Gounardes · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (218)
218 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S8850 do?
- Establishes the NY digital choice act requiring social media companies to provide covered users with a copy of the covered user's social graph at the request of the covered user; defines terms; provides requirements for the interoperability of covered users' data; grants the attorney general the authority to promulgate rules and regulations and enforce such provisions.
- Who sponsors S8850?
- S8850 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
- What is the current status of S8850?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 09, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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