A02565Introduced in the Assembly
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.
Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz, District 81
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CODES
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · March 26, 2025
93
Yes
56
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
150 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | No |
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | No |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | No |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Steve Stern | 10 | No |
Bill history
referred to codes
reported
advanced to third reading cal.9
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
DIED IN SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
ordered to third reading cal.92
amended on third reading 2565a
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
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