Bill > A07754

This bill requires e-mail service providers operating in New York state to establish a process for verifying the identity of individuals when they create new e-mail accounts. Specifically, the bill defines an "e-mail service provider" as any person, business, or organization doing business in the state that enables people or entities to send e-mail messages. The new law would mandate that these providers develop and implement an authentication procedure to confirm the identity of anyone creating a new e-mail account. This requirement aims to potentially reduce online anonymity and improve accountability for email communication by ensuring that new email accounts are created with some form of verified personal identification. The bill would go into effect 90 days after becoming law, giving e-mail service providers time to develop and implement the required identity verification procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7754