New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07782

Introduced
5/6/25  
Refer
5/6/25  
Engrossed
6/12/25  
Refer
6/12/25  
Engrossed
6/13/25  
Enrolled
10/9/25  

Caption

Requires the department of health to enter into a contract with an entity experienced in maintaining genealogical research databases for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records.

Impact

The implementation of S07782 will require the Department of Health to oversee the development of an online genealogical research database, which will be beneficial for researchers and individuals seeking access to vital records. The bill specifies that this digitization process will incur no direct costs to the state, as the qualified entity will provide the service in exchange for the ability to offer the database to its own customers. This financial aspect suggests a mutually beneficial arrangement aimed at expanding public access.

Summary

Bill S07782 mandates the New York Department of Health to contract with an organization experienced in genealogical research to digitize and index vital records including birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage certificates. The intent behind this bill is to enhance accessibility to these records for genealogical research and historical documentation, as well as to streamline the management of vital records through digital means. This move is seen as a step forward in leveraging technology to preserve and disseminate historical data.

Contention

While the bill appears advantageous for historical and genealogical research purposes, there are potential points of contention surrounding privacy and the handling of sensitive information. The legislation specifies that social security numbers on records will be redacted, which addresses some privacy concerns; however, discussions may arise regarding the access rights to personal data and how it may be utilized by third parties. Furthermore, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of oversight in the digital handling of these sensitive records.

Companion Bills

NY A08314

Same As Requires the department of health to enter into a contract with an entity experienced in maintaining genealogical research databases for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records.

Previously Filed As

NY S09200

Requires the department of health to enter into a contract with an entity experienced in maintaining genealogical research databases for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records.

NY A08314

Requires the department of health to enter into a contract with an entity experienced in maintaining genealogical research databases for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records.

NY S09310

Establishes a publicly available database of business entities in the state that enter into procurement contracts with procuring entities in the state; requires such database to include, among other things, the name of the business entity, the current business street address and county associated with each business street address, and the full name of each beneficial owner.

NY S09279

Requires gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment to operate in accordance with rules and regulations issued by the department of health, including identifying potentially dangerous sequences and maintaining certain records.

NY A10460

Enacts the "ICE contract transparency act"; creates a publicly accessible database for contracts made between United States immigration and customs enforcement and private entities conducting business in the state of New York; requires entities to provide the department of state with a copy of contracts made between U.S. immigration and customs enforcement and private entities operating in the state of New York.

NY S09733

Requires maternal mortality review boards to annually share information with the New York city and county health departments, including circumstances, common factors and patterns, best practices and strategies, primary data, vital records data, and any other guidance associated with reported cases of maternal mortality and morbidity.

NY S05150

Amends the definition of "health care personnel" to define the term "temporary services" as health care services contracted for an initial term of less than twenty-four continuous months; requires a temporary health care services agency to annually submit to the department of health copies of all contracts between the agency and a health care entity to which it assigns or refers health care personnel.

NY S05756

Creates a transparency database for contracted not-for-profit organizations; provides such database will include those that are in the process of being approved for contracts, that have received certificates of approval, are approved for contracts, have received renewal contracts, or have been the recipient of fully-executed contracts with the state of New York.

NY S04881

Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to use apprenticeship agreements; requires thermal energy networks to require contractors and subcontractors to use pre-apprenticeship direct entry providers registered with the department of labor.

NY S07857

Authorizes the department of health to establish a program for familial dysautonomia, Canavan's and Tay-Sachs disease screening and counseling and to provide grants and to enter into contracts with public and non-profit private entities to assist in such program; provides that participation in such program shall be voluntary and all information shall be confidential.

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