New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S1531 — Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications

Last action — In Senate Committee

  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 January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

The bill mandates search warrants for accessing electronic device information.

This bill establishes the New York electronic communications privacy act, requiring government agents to secure search warrants before accessing electronic device information. It aims to enhance privacy protections for electronic communications.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means that consumers can expect greater privacy protections for their electronic communications and devices.

Summary

Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant for physical or electronic access to electronic device information.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 1531A

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  3. REFERRED TO CODES

  4. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1531 do?
Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant for physical or electronic access to electronic device information.
Who sponsors S1531?
S1531 is sponsored by Kevin S. Parker.
What is the current status of S1531?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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