Bill > S01332

This bill amends the New York public service law to establish requirements for internet access providers regarding parental controls. Specifically, the bill mandates that internet providers must offer subscribers with a product or service that helps parents control their children's internet usage, if such technology is commercially available. These parental control features must allow subscribers to block specific websites, restrict access to only approved domains, and monitor a child's internet activity through usage reports. The bill defines key terms like "child" (under 18), "internet access provider", and "interactive computer service". Internet providers must notify subscribers about these parental control options at the time of subscription and can provide these services directly or through a third-party vendor, with the option to charge for the service. The attorney general is granted the authority to bring civil actions against providers who fail to comply, with potential penalties of up to $100 per violation or up to $1,000 per violation for repeated offenses. The law will take effect 180 days after it becomes law, giving internet providers time to implement the required systems and technologies.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1332