New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10708 — Prohibits nondisclosure agreements intended to conceal information about the development of a data center from the public or intended to prevent public review thereof

Last action — In Senate Committee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prohibits agreements that hide data center development details from the public.

The legislation stops municipalities and data centers from entering agreements that would conceal information about data center developments. However, it allows for agreements that solely protect trade secrets.

Summary

Prohibits municipal corporations from entering into a contract or other agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details of the development of a data center from the public or preventing public review of a data center; prohibits data centers from entering into a contract or other agreement having such purpose; exempts agreements solely intended to protect trade secrets.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

  • Rachel May · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Rachel May

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 S10708 do?
Prohibits municipal corporations from entering into a contract or other agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details of the development of a data center from the public or preventing public review of a data center; prohibits data centers from entering into a contract or other agreement having such purpose; exempts agreements solely intended to protect trade secrets.
Who sponsors S10708?
S10708 is sponsored by Rachel May.
What is the current status of S10708?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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