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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…
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New York's A 1205 would amend the State Technology Law to create a chief artificial intelligence officer, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, who would set state AI and automated decision-making policy, coordinate agencies' AI use, audit that use, recommend deactivating harmful applications and report annually to the legislature. It would also create an Advisory Committee for State Artificial Intelligence Policy. Referred to Governmental Operations January 7, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. It would put duties on state government, not private businesses; vendors selling AI to state agencies could face new state AI policy, audits and procurement rules.
Key provisions
- New STL § 102-a: an office of artificial intelligence headed by a chief AI officer appointed by the Governor with Senate consent
- Officer develops state policy, a handbook, a risk management plan and human-oversight and training standards for AI and automated decision-making systems, and coordinates all state departments, agencies and authorities using AI tools
- Officer may recommend "replacement, disconnection or deactivation" of AI applications deployed inconsistently with law or otherwise harmful, and conducts periodic audits of agencies' AI use
- Annual report to the Senate Temporary President and Assembly Speaker, also posted publicly, with limited redaction
- New STL § 104-a: advisory committee chaired by the officer, at least seven state agency representatives plus legislative and municipal appointees, meeting at least twice a year
- Would take effect on the 90th day after becoming law; no penalties or private right of action
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to governmental operations
Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Albert A. Stirpe | Primary |
| CAHILL | Primary |
| ENGLEBRIGHT | Primary |
| Michaelle C. Solages D | Primary |
| MILLER MG | Primary |
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