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This bill requires private investigators in New York to notify the state police when they are employed by a foreign government or foreign national. When a private investigator receives or renews their license, the department of state will inform them of this notification requirement. The state police will maintain a confidential registry that includes details about private investigators working for foreign entities, such as the investigator's name, business name, business address, client name, and client address. This registry will only be accessible to the attorney general and state police members. The bill adds these provisions to the state's general business law and is designed to provide additional transparency and tracking of private investigators who may be working for foreign interests. The new requirements will go into effect six months after the bill becomes law, with preparations for implementation allowed to begin immediately.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4202