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S 3869

Creates the office of emerging technology and provides for its functions and duties

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Establishes the State Office of Emerging Technology to oversee and coordinate policy on emerging tech, guiding agencies, industry, researchers, and the public.

REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
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Bill Summary · S 3869

Summary: S 3869 — Creates the Office of Emerging Technology and Provides for Its Functions and Duties

What the bill does (based on the title and basic bill data)

  • Establishes a new state Office of Emerging Technology.
  • Defines the office’s functions and duties, as specified in the bill text.
  • Sponsored by Brad Hoylman-Sigal (primary). Introduced and referred to the Senate committee on Internet and Technology on January 30, 2025. Related prior-session measure: S 7112.

Purpose and intent

  • Create a centralized office to oversee, analyze, and coordinate activities related to emerging technology within the state.
  • Provide a formal mechanism for policy development, coordination with other state agencies, and guidance on technologies that are rapidly evolving (e.g., digital platforms, AI, cybersecurity, data sharing, and related innovations).

Key provisions (provisions not provided in the prompt)

  • The exact duties and powers of the Office of Emerging Technology are not included in the information available. Typical provisions in similar bills often address:
    • Establishment and leadership (appointment process, terms, and qualifications).
    • Statutory powers and duties (policy analysis, standards and guidelines, interagency coordination, and public reporting).
    • Funding and staffing (budget authorization and staffing levels).
    • Reporting requirements (annual or periodic reports to the legislature or executive branch).
    • Interaction with industry, academia, and the public (advisory roles, consultation, and public comment).
    • Oversight, accountability, and sunset or renewal provisions (if any).

Note: The exact language and substantive provisions would determine the scope of authority, governance structure, and specific duties.

Who would be affected

  • State government and other state agencies that collaborate with the Office on technology policy, research, and regulation.
  • Emerging technology developers, startups, and established technology companies operating within the state (through policy guidance, coordination, or potential regulatory influence).
  • Researchers, academic institutions, and industry stakeholders engaged in tech innovation.
  • The general public could be affected through the office’s policy work, guidelines, and any consumer protection or privacy considerations embedded in its duties.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 30, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Senate committee on Internet and Technology (two identical committee referral entries listed).
  • No further actions (e.g., amendments, votes, or passage) are listed in the provided material.

Related legislation

  • S 7112 (prior-session) is listed as related; could indicate prior attempts to establish a similar office or policy framework.

Next steps for readers

  • To understand the precise impact, review the bill’s full text and any fiscal notes or committee memo(s) once available.
  • Track committee hearings and any amendments proposed by the Internet and Technology committee for more detail on powers, funding, governance, and implementation timeline.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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