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Senate bill · S9508 (2025-26)

Requires certain security features and warning labels on baby monitors

New York State Senate

Same as A5175, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Latest action Oct 28, 2026

Passed as A5175, the matching Assembly bill.

Sponsor: Andrew Gounardes (State Senator, District 26, Democratic)

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Summary

Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of a baby monitor that broadcasts audio or video through an internet connection unless it includes certain security features to prevent unauthorized access; requires a written warning label; provides penalties.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the General Business Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The bill would require that baby monitors are equipped with security features to prevent unauthorized users from hearing or viewing activ- ities, and to contain a warning label stating that the device connects to the internet and that security features should be used.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Where it stands

Signed into law.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Consumer Affairs and Protection · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Internet And Technology · New York State Senate.

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The sponsor's argument

Why Andrew Gounardes says this is needed

The use of baby monitors, especially those with audio and video features that can be accessed through an internet connection which can pose a cybersecurity risk that can jeopardize the safety of both children and their families. In particular, wife monitors are susceptible to hacking, unauthorized surveillance, and unauthorized communication that put chil- dren in danger. Knowing the potential security and safety risks incen- tivizes further precautions to be taken when using baby monitors. This bill will also help inform caretakers of some of the security features that exist in baby monitors.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A5175, the matching Assembly bill.

    (60) (0) (0) (3)

Full history

  1. Oct 28, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

    NY Assembly

  2. Oct 28, 2026

    Signed

    SIGNED CHAP.367

    NY Assembly

  3. Jun 4, 2026

    3RD Reading CAL.1747

    3RD READING CAL.1747

    NY Senate

  4. Jun 4, 2026

    In committee

    COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

    NY Senate

  5. Jun 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

Show full history (11 earlier events)
  1. Jun 4, 2026

    Substituted

    SUBSTITUTED FOR S9508

    NY Senate

  2. May 4, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO SENATE

    NY Assembly

  3. May 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  4. May 4, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

    NY Senate

  5. Apr 30, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading CAL.406

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.406

    NY Assembly

  6. Apr 28, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED

    NY Assembly

  7. Mar 24, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

    NY Assembly

  8. Mar 18, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY

    NY Senate

  9. Mar 17, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Consumer Affairs and Protection

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

    NY Assembly

  10. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

    NY Assembly

  11. Feb 12, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

    NY Assembly

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