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NY Passes Data Pricing Limits, AI Moratorium, Backs Hochul

6/8/2026

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New York lawmakers passed two data bills on Friday, limiting consumer data use in pricing, imposing a one-year AI data-center moratorium, and supporting Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 re-election agenda.
Democrats began a two-year push to let the Legislature draw maps without a ban targeting a specific candidate or party.
Budget talks dominated the session, leaving only one week for other business and yielding fewer achievements than previous years.

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New York lawmakers passed two data bills on Friday, limiting consumer data use in pricing, imposing a one-year AI data-center moratorium, and supporting Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026 re-election agenda.
Democrats began a two-year push to let the Legislature draw maps without a ban targeting a specific candidate or party.
Budget talks dominated the session, leaving only one week for other business and yielding fewer achievements than previous years.