New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4401: Relates to journalism usage fees, notice to be given to a covered platform and the arbitration of disputes over such fees
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4401 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to journalism usage fees, notice to be given to a covered platform and the arbitration of disputes over such fees. Primary sponsor: Rachel May (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to journalism usage fees; requires notice to be given to a covered platform by an eligible digital journalism provider requiring covered platforms to pay journalism usage fees to eligible digital journalism providers; establishes arbitration requirements for disputes over such fees.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel May | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
- REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION