New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 1531: Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 1531 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; search and seizure of electronic devices and electronic communications. Primary sponsor: Kevin Parker (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 1531A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates the New York electronic communications privacy act; requires government agents and agencies to obtain a search warrant for physical or electronic access to electronic device information.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Parker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 21 |
| Jabari Brisport | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 1531A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES