New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6347: Relates to requiring governmental entities to implement multifactor authentication for local and remote network access
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6347 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring governmental entities to implement multifactor authentication for local and remote network access. Primary sponsor: Steve Otis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires governmental entities to, whenever possible and feasible, consider implementing multifactor authentication for local and remote network access; requires public websites to encrypt all exchanges and to comply with privacy standards.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Otis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- 3RD READING CAL.1194
- SUBSTITUTED FOR S1139
- REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
- DELIVERED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.144
- RULES REPORT CAL.144
- REPORTED
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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