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NY A05216: Requires state units to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intel…

In Committee New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

A05216 · where it stands

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Requires state units to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intelligence standards; specifies content included in responsible artificial intelligence standards; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to…

In one paragraph

New York's A 5216 would add State Finance Law § 165(10) requiring state units buying a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system to purchase one that adheres to responsible AI standards (harm avoidance, transparency, fairness, evaluation), with the tax commissioner adopting regulations, and would amend Executive Law § 292(4) so unlawful discriminatory practices include acts performed through an algorithmic decision system. Would take effect on January 1 next succeeding enactment. Referred to Governmental Operations February 12, 2025 and 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, vendors selling algorithmic decision systems to New York state units would have to meet the responsible AI standards, and discrimination carried out through such systems would count as unlawful.

Key provisions

  1. Adds State Finance Law § 165(10); state unit includes the state, governmental agencies, political subdivisions and public benefit corporations
  2. State units "shall purchase" an algorithmic decision system product or service that adheres to responsible AI standards
  3. Standards: harm avoidance, full transparency to the state unit of capabilities, limitations and potential problems, fairness (eliminating discrimination, feedback to redress harms) and comprehensive evaluation of impact and risks
  4. The commissioner of taxation and finance "shall adopt regulations" to carry out the subdivision
  5. Amends Executive Law § 292(4) so an act prohibited as unlawful discrimination is covered when performed through an algorithmic decision system
  6. Would take effect on the first of January next succeeding the date it becomes law

Latest legislative action

Jan 7, 2026. referred to governmental operations

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Topics and industries

Related topics

Automated Decision-MakingAI in Government

Affected industries

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