Vote: Committee vote · Internet And Technology
Senate Internet And TechnologyMay 21, 2026Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)
Senate bill · S955 (2025-26)
Relates to the use of smart access systems and the information that may be gathered from such systems
New York State Senate
Same as A156, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Latest action Jun 5, 2026
Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh (State Senator, District 27, Democratic)
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Summary
Relates to limitations on the use of smart access systems; restricts information that may be gathered on lessees, tenants, owners or guests.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Multiple Dwelling Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
This legislation relates to limitations on electronic or computerized systems for entry.
Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)
Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Housing · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Housing, Construction And Community Development · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Brian Kavanagh says this is needed
Electronic and computerized entry systems for residential buildings can pose serious threats to the privacy rights of tenants and their guests. This legislation seeks to establish protections for individuals entering a class A multiple dwelling and prohibits landlords from requiring tenants to use keyless entry systems as a condition of their tenancy. This legislation sets limits on the sharing and storing of information and prohibits the use of any information gathered via the system as the basis of any proceeding against a tenant.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentApr 20, 2026Result: passed
(8) (3) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 14, 2025Result: passed
(37) (20) (0) (5)Vote: Committee vote · Internet And Technology
Senate Internet And TechnologyMay 5, 2025Result: passed
(5) (2) (0) (0)Vote: Committee vote · Housing, Construction And Community Development
Senate Housing, Construction And Community DevelopmentFeb 3, 2025Result: passed
(8) (3) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 5, 2026
In committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- May 27, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 26, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 21, 2026
1ST Report CAL.1322
1ST REPORT CAL.1322
NY Senate
- Apr 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
NY Senate
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- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
- May 14, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 14, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 14, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
- May 7, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 6, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- May 5, 2025
1ST Report CAL.928
1ST REPORT CAL.928
NY Senate
- Feb 3, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
NY Senate
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HOUSING, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NY Senate
Read the record
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