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Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

AI Summary

This bill excludes productions using AI or autonomous vehicles that displace employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the Empire State film production credit.

Business Impact

If you use AI or autonomous vehicles in film production in New York, you must ensure no qualified employees are displaced to maintain tax credits.

State
New York
Bill Number
A06180
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Amendment
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Entertainment Film Production Employment Finance Transportation

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What This Means

The proposed bill A06180 seeks to amend the definition of 'qualified film' for tax credits in New York by excluding productions that utilize artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a way that displaces employees whose salaries are qualified expenses.

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Compliance Checklist

Evaluate the use of AI and autonomous vehicles in production to avoid employee displacement.
Who: Film production companies in New York.
Penalty: Loss of eligibility for Empire State film production tax credits.

Related & Companion Bills

New York A07634 — Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or auto… New York S06751 — Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or auto… New York S07422 — Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or auto…

Full Legal Analysis

Bill A06180 proposes an amendment to New York's tax law regarding the Empire State film production credit. Specifically, it seeks to exclude any film production that employs artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner that results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses.

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