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Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; repeals such commission.
In one paragraph
New York's A 3361 would create a temporary 14-member "New York state artificial intelligence, robotics and automation commission" to study how to regulate AI, robotics and automation, including liability, employment impact, confidential information, weaponry and public-sector uses. Members serve without compensation. A final report is due 30 days before the act expires on December 31, 2026. Passed the Assembly and was delivered to the Senate January 28, 2026 (it had also passed May 12, 2025 and died in the Senate January 7, 2026); it has not passed the Senate.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted it would create a study commission only and place no duties on businesses.
Key provisions
- Creates the New York state artificial intelligence, robotics and automation commission to study eight listed issues, including state law, comparative state policies, liability, employment impact, weaponry and public-sector applications
- Fourteen members: 5 by the governor, 2 by the temporary president of the senate and 1 by the senate minority leader, 2 by the speaker and 1 by the assembly minority leader, 1 each by the attorney general and the SUNY and CUNY chancellors
- No compensation, actual and necessary expenses allowed
- Final report due "no later than thirty days prior to the expiration of this act" to the governor and legislative leaders
- Takes effect immediately and expires and is deemed repealed December 31, 2026
- Senate same-as S6301; the Assembly passed it again January 28, 2026 and it was referred to the Senate Internet and Technology Committee
Latest legislative action
Jan 28, 2026. referred to internet and technology
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Angelo Santabarbara D | Sponsor | HD-111 |
| Clyde Vanel D | Sponsor | HD-033 |
Roll call votes
A Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage May 12, 2025
142 yea0 nay8 otherPassed
A Assembly Science And Technology Committee: Favorable May 6, 2025
9 yea0 nayPassed
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