As amended on 6/1/2026: - Creates the New York Artificial Intelligence Act, which requires the covered developer or deployer of AI to take reasonable care to prevent foreseeable risk of algorithmic discrimination from a high-risk AI system. Requires an independent audit. - Requires a covered deployer to disclose to an end user if AI is used to make a consequential decision with an opportunity to opt out. - Clarifies that a covered developer or deployer is legally responsible for the quality and accuracy of all consequential decisions made by a high-risk AI system. - Create whistleblower protections. Requires covered developers and deployers to provide notice to employees of rights and responsibilities. - Requires covered developers and deployers of high-risk AI systems to conduct third-party audits. Requires developers and deployers to complete certain reporting to the attorney general, including impact assessments. - Requires implementation of a risk management policy. - Prohibits the use of AI systems for social scoring. - Creates a safe harbor for developers if there is an agreement from the deployer the system will not be used as a high-risk AI system, reasonable technical safeguards are implemented, the developer displays on its website that the system cannot be used as a high-risk AI system, and the developer maintains records of deployer agreements for five years. - Creates a private right of action for certain violations. - The 6/1/2026 amendments modify definitions and exemptions. Amends disclosure requirements. Amends audit requirements.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jun 1, 2026 | — | print number 8884a |
Jun 1, 2026 | — | amend and recommit to science and technology |
Jan 12, 2026 | — | reference changed to science and technology |
Jan 7, 2026 | — | referred to ways and means |
Jun 11, 2025 | — | reference changed to ways and means |
Jun 9, 2025 | — | referred to science and technology |
| Last Action | Jun 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jun 2, 2026 |