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NY A01509: Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artifi…

In Committee New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

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Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artificial intelligence before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or…

In one paragraph

New York's A 1509 would add General Business Law § 338 requiring any book wholly or partially created through generative artificial intelligence and published in New York to conspicuously disclose on its cover that it was created with the use of generative AI. It covers all printed and digital books, regardless of target audience, made of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or any combination. Would take effect on the 60th day after becoming law. Referred to Consumer Affairs and Protection January 7, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, publishers of printed and digital books made with generative AI in New York would need a cover disclosure; the bill states no penalty.

Key provisions

  1. Any book wholly or partially created through generative AI and published in New York must "conspicuously disclose upon the cover of the book" that it was created with generative AI
  2. Covers all printed and digital books regardless of target age group or audience, consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or any combination
  3. "Generative artificial intelligence" defined broadly as machine learning technology, software, automation and algorithms performing tasks or making rules or predictions from existing data
  4. The text does not define "book" or "conspicuously" and states no penalty, enforcement authority or exemption
  5. Would take effect on the 60th day after becoming law

Latest legislative action

Jan 7, 2026. REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

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