A 7172 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relation to the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 21, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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A7172A A7172B · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify that police agencies must create a written protocol to standardize how they use artificial intelligence and facial recognition. The definition of artificial intelligence was expanded to include specific technical criteria about how systems perceive and analyze data, while the list of required protocol topics was reorganized for clarity. These changes aim to ensure consistent, transparent, and accountable use of these technologies in criminal investigations.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on regulating AI and facial recognition in criminal investigations, but the requirements for the regulatory protocol were made more specific and the definition of AI was broadened.
REQUIREMENT

The requirement to promulgate a protocol was changed from a 'standardized and detailed written protocol' to a 'written protocol to standardize and detail,' shifting the emphasis to the creation of a governing document rather than the protocol itself being the primary standardized object.

The list of topics the protocol must address was reorganized and slightly rephrased to clarify that agencies must implement transparency measures, undergo audits, and provide training, with minor wording adjustments to improve flow.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'artificial intelligence' was significantly expanded to include specific technical details about how systems perceive environments, create models, and formulate options, moving beyond a simple functional description.

TIMELINE

The bill's status was updated to reflect that it has been reported from the committee again with amendments, indicating progress in the legislative process.

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Amendments
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Jun 3, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 13, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7172B
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 7172A
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
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