S08850Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
referred to consumer affairs and protection
June 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 4, 2026
60
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
PRINT NUMBER 8850A
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1388
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to consumer affairs and protection
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