New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S08045

Introduced
5/15/25  
Refer
5/15/25  
Engrossed
6/11/25  

Caption

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence provide informational materials on removing an abuser's access to a smart home and the use of other technology for harassment.

Impact

The bill has the potential to significantly enhance the preventive measures for victims of domestic violence, particularly against modern forms of harassment that utilize technology. By providing essential information about the functionality of smart home systems—commonly used in harassment scenarios—the legislation aims to empower victims, enable them to secure their digital environments, and remove unwanted access by abusers. Furthermore, by including recommendations to reduce technology-facilitated abuse, S08045 emphasizes the importance of adapting domestic violence prevention strategies to the realities of modern technology.

Summary

Bill S08045 aims to address the intersections of technology and domestic violence by requiring the New York Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to provide victims with informational materials focused on the risks and management of harassment through smart home systems. The bill specifically mandates that the office collaborate with federally designated organizations to develop resources that will be disseminated across local communities and various social service organizations. These materials would include online and physical pamphlets, addressing how victims can enhance their safety against harassment facilitated by smart home devices.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding S08045 may revolve around the effectiveness of the proposed informational materials and the actual implementation procedures. Critics may question whether providing resources alone will adequately protect victims in real-world scenarios. Additionally, there may be discussions regarding privacy concerns related to smart home technologies and the feasibility of successfully removing an abuser's access from such systems. The balance between creating informative resources and ensuring victim safety through practical measures could be a critical dialogue as the bill progresses through legislative scrutiny.

Companion Bills

NY A05455

Same As Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence provide informational materials on removing an abuser's access to a smart home and the use of other technology for harassment.

Previously Filed As

NY A05347

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to distribute informational materials on recognizing economic abuse and the support available to victims.

NY S05915

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to distribute informational materials on recognizing economic abuse and the support available to victims.

NY S07185

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to conduct a study on domestic violence in the transgender community with a focus on Black transgender women.

NY A10397

Requires the office for the prevention of domestic violence to conduct a study on domestic violence in the transgender community with a focus on Black transgender women.

NY A03387

Renames the NYS office for the prevention of domestic violence to the NYS office to end domestic and gender-based violence; makes necessary technical changes.

NY S09358

Requires the New York state office for the prevention of domestic violence to establish trauma-informed standards for domestic violence abuse intervention programs; establishes requirements for such standards.

NY A00405

Relates to domestic violence training for health and mental health professionals; requires such trainings to be updated annually by the office for the prevention of domestic violence; requires the office to collect data on participation of such trainings by health professionals.

NY S00029

Creates the "Jamie Rose care provider act" which requires care providers to provide information in cases of suspected domestic violence; provides a suspected domestic violence victim may refuse domestic violence support information at any time.

NY A01138

Requires medical assistance be provided to victims of domestic violence to care for and treat any scarring resulting from the domestic violence incident.

NY S08977

Requires law enforcement officers to conduct a lethality assessment as part of the standardized domestic incident report form when responding to incidents of domestic violence.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.