Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6578: Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act

Establishes the artificial intelligence training data transparency act requiring developers of generative artificial intelligence models or services to post on the developer's website information regarding the data used by the developer to train the generative artificial intelligence model or service, including a high-level summary of the datasets used in the development of such system or service.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI developers to disclose training data sources, enhancing transparency and consumer protection in AI development per data privacy indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7896: Relates to the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review

Prescribes requirements and safeguards for the use of an artificial intelligence, algorithm, or other software tool for the purpose of utilization review for health and accident insurance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes safeguards for AI in insurance utilization review, preventing unfair coverage denials and protecting patient access to care.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrescribes safeguards for AI/algorithm use in insurance utilization review, protecting consumer data privacy and ensuring responsible tech deployment in healthcare92% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8833: Establishes understanding artificial intelligence responsibility act

Establishes understanding artificial intelligence responsibility act requiring developers of covered models to be strictly liable for certain injuries.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI developers to be strictly liable for injuries, regulating tech companies for consumer protection.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9028: Relates to use of virtual agents and AI tools in property searches

Requires real estate brokers and online housing platforms using virtual agents and AI tools to conduct a disparate impact analysis to assess the actual impact of any such virtual agent; requires such individuals to submit a summary of the most recent disparate impact analysis to the attorney general's office; requires online housing platforms using virtual agents to provide an option to communicate with a human representative; makes certain provisions requiring anti-discriminatory measures for virtual agents and AI tools.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires disparate impact analysis for AI in housing searches to prevent discrimination, directly supporting tenant protections and anti-discrimination housing measures.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates anti-discrimination analysis for AI tools in housing and requires human alternatives, regulating tech use for consumer protection and digital rights.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 15, 2026

S 7033: Enacts the preventing algorithmic pricing discrimination act

This bill requires businesses to disclose when prices are set by algorithms using a customer's personal data, mandating a clear notice: "THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA." It also bans using protected characteristics (like race, gender, or age) to set prices for goods or services, preventing discriminatory pricing. The law applies to most businesses but excludes insurers and financial services (e.g., credit cards, loans). Violations can result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates disclosure of algorithmic pricing using personal data and bans discriminatory pricing based on protected characteristics, enhancing data privacy protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1332: Relates to creating a state office of algorithmic innovation

Creates a state office of algorithmic innovation to set policies and standards to ensure algorithms are safe, effective, fair, and ethical, and that the state is conducive to promoting algorithmic innovation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates office to set standards for safe, fair, ethical algorithms while promoting innovation - directly aligns with regulating tech for consumer protection and ethical use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3125: Relates to the use of automated decision tools by landlords for making housing decisions

This bill requires landlords using automated tools to screen housing applicants to conduct annual bias checks by independent auditors, ensuring the tools don't disproportionately harm protected groups like racial minorities or women. Landlords must publicly share summary results of these checks on their websites before using the tools and notify applicants about how the tools work, what data they use, and denial reasons. It directly affects landlords who deploy such technology and housing applicants whose applications are processed by these systems. The law mandates transparency about tool usage and provides applicants a 24-hour window to request human review if denied. Violations may trigger investigations by the attorney general.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires bias checks for automated tenant screening to prevent discrimination against protected groups, strengthening tenant protections and preventing housing discrimination.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires bias audits for AI housing tools to prevent discrimination, enhancing data privacy and digital rights protections for applicants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 16, 2025

A 8295: Relates to automated decision-making by government agencies

Regulates automated decision-making by government agencies; requires agencies to conduct impact assessments; requires disclosure of automated decision-making tools utilized by governmental agencies.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates government automated decision-making with impact assessments and disclosure, protecting data privacy through transparency requirements.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6656: Relates to requiring responsible capability scaling policies

This bill requires businesses operating in New York State that use artificial intelligence to create and submit "responsible capability scaling policies" to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). These policies must identify, monitor, and address potential harms from AI systems. Companies must file annual compliance certifications with the CIO, who can grant exemptions or designate covered entities, and the Attorney General may audit these policies. The law applies broadly to all businesses offering products or services to New York consumers using AI, with implementation starting 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI harm monitoring policies, requires compliance certifications, aligns with consumer protection regulations for AI systems95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1205: Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates dedicated AI governance role to develop policies and coordinate state AI use, advancing structured oversight of technology implementation.90% confidence

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