NY A09642

Requires the registration of data brokers; imposes regulations upon data brokers; establishes a data deletion mechanism for consumers; imposes penalties upon data brokers for violations of the law.

Introduced House Emerita Torres (D)
Plain English Summary

New York Assembly Bill A09642, introduced on January 21, 2026, requires data brokers to register with the state, adhere to specific regulations, provide consumers with mechanisms to delete their personal data, and imposes penalties on data brokers for non-compliance. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A09642/2025?utm_source=openai))

At a Glance

NY A09642 is a house bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by Emerita Torres (D), currently “Introduced” since January 21, 2026.

We track 14,725 New York bills this session, 17 of them sponsored by Emerita Torres.

Supporters Say

While specific media coverage is limited, the bill's provisions align with growing national concerns over data privacy, suggesting potential support from consumer advocacy groups and privacy organizations.

Critics Say

The bill's introduction has not been widely covered in the media, making it challenging to gauge public or industry reactions.

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This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the New York State Legislature. Conflict-of-interest analysis for this bill is coming soon.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does NY A09642 do?

New York Assembly Bill A09642, introduced on January 21, 2026, requires data brokers to register with the state, adhere to specific regulations, provide consumers with mechanisms to delete their personal data, and imposes penalties on data brokers for non-compliance. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/A09642/2025?utm_source=openai))

What is the status of NY A09642?

NY A09642 is currently “Introduced” in the New York legislature.

Who sponsored NY A09642?

Emerita Torres (D) sponsored NY A09642.