New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9508 — Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires baby monitors to have security features and warning labels to prevent unauthorized access.

This legislation mandates that baby monitors with internet capabilities include specific security features to protect against unauthorized access and require a written warning label. It aims to enhance the safety of these devices for consumers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families using baby monitors must ensure their devices meet security standards and carry proper warnings.

Summary

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of a baby monitor that broadcasts audio or video through an internet connection unless it includes certain security features to prevent unauthorized access; requires a written warning label; provides penalties.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A5175A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1747

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9508 do?
Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of a baby monitor that broadcasts audio or video through an internet connection unless it includes certain security features to prevent unauthorized access; requires a written warning label; provides penalties.
Who sponsors S9508?
S9508 is sponsored by Andrew Gounardes.
What is the current status of S9508?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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