New York A 4102: Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"

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A04102 Summary:

BILL NOA04102 

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SAME ASSAME AS S01336

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SPONSORCunningham

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COSPNSRShimsky

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MLTSPNSR

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Amd §16-gg, UDC Act

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Relates to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"; requires the division of broadband access to develop a state digital equity plan to increase broadband access to underserved populations by January 1, 2027.

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BILL NOA04102 

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01/31/2025referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

01/07/2026referred to corporations, authorities and commissions

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 STATE OF NEW YORK
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 4102

 2025-2026 Regular Sessions

 IN ASSEMBLY

 January 31, 2025
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 Introduced by M. of A. CUNNINGHAM, SHIMSKY -- read once and referred to
 the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions

 AN ACT to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in
 relation to enacting the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act"

 The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem-
 bly, do enact as follows:

 1 Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as
 2 the "N.Y. state digital equity plan act".
 3 § 2. Subdivision 10 of section 16-gg of section 1 of chapter 174 of
 4 the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, as
 5 added by section 2 of part MMM of chapter 58 of the laws of 2022, is
 6 amended and a new subdivision 10-a is added to read as follows:
 7 10. ConnectAll digital equity grant program. The ConnectAll digital
 8 equity grant program is hereby established to support individuals to
 9 have the information technology capacity needed for full participation
 10 in society and the economy, including the effective implementation of a
 11 State Digital Equity Plan or any successor plan. Grants issued pursuant
 12 to this program shall be awarded in a manner and form as determined by
 13 the division consistent with all relevant federal laws, codes, rules,
 14 and regulations associated with the federal Digital Equity Act as estab-
 15 lished under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The division
 16 shall establish such State Digital Equity Plan, in accordance with
 17 subdivision ten-a of this section, and the procedures to solicit,
 18 receive and evaluate proposals for the program consistent with rules,
 19 regulations, or guidelines established by the commissioner.
 20 10-a. (a) By January 1, 2027, the division, in consultation with the
 21 public and the commissioner, shall develop a state digital equity plan.
 22 (b) The state digital equity plan shall include the following:
 23 (i) the identification of barriers to digital equity faced by covered
 24 populations in this state. Barriers include, but are not limited to, the
 25 following:

 EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
 [ ] is old law to be omitted.
 LBD03311-01-5

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 1 (1) the availability and affordability of access to fixed and wireless
 2 broadband technology at a speed, quality, and capacity that is necessary
 3 for the individual to accomplish common tasks;
 4 (2) accessibility and inclusivity of online public resources and
 5 services;
 6 (3) digital literacy;
 7 (4) awareness and use of measures to secure the online privacy and
 8 cybersecurity of an individual; and
 9 (5) availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical
 10 support for those devices.
 11 (ii) measurable objectives for documenting and promoting digital equi-
 12 ty among covered populations located in the state;
 13 (iii) an assessment of how the objectives described in this subdivi-
 14 sion will impact and interact with the following:
 15 (1) economic and workforce development goals, plans, and outcomes of
 16 the state;
 17 (2) educational outcomes, including, but not limited to, digital equi-
 18 ty barriers for individuals with learning disabilities and English lear-
 19 ners;
 20 (3) health outcomes;
 21 (4) civic and social engagement; and
 22 (5) delivery of other essential services.
 23 (iv) a description of how the division plans to collaborate wi