Bill > A05455

This bill requires the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to develop and distribute informational materials about technology-facilitated harassment, specifically focusing on smart home systems. The office will contract with a federally designated organization to create resources that help domestic violence victims understand how abusers can misuse smart home technology to harass or track them. These materials will explain common harassment tactics, provide instructions for removing an abuser's access to smart home systems, and offer safety recommendations. The bill defines a "smart home system" as any internet-connected electronic device in a home that can control security, climate, or appliances and has data processing capabilities. The informational materials must be distributed to domestic violence shelters, local social services districts, police departments, and childcare facilities to help potential victims protect themselves. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for developing necessary implementation rules and regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5455