NY A09180: Enacts the "New York AI Child Safety Act" relating to the unlawful promotion or possession of a sexual performance of a child created by digitization…
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Enacts the "New York AI Child Safety Act" relating to the unlawful promotion or possession of a sexual performance of a child created by digitization; defines terms; increases penalties from a class D or E felony to a class C felony.
AI Summary
The New York AI Child Safety Act criminalizes the promotion or possession of digitally created sexual performances of minors and increases penalties.
If you create or distribute digital content, you must ensure it does not include altered images of minors or face class C felony charges.
State
New York
Bill Number
A09180
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
May 14, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 1, 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
Digital MediaEntertainmentContent CreationGeneral
What This Means
The New York AI Child Safety Act aims to enhance protections against the exploitation of children in digital media. It specifically targets the promotion and possession of sexually explicit performances created through digitization. This legislation will impact creators and distributors of digital content, requiring them to be vigilant about the nature of the images they handle.
Key Provisions
Defines 'digitization' as altering images realistically using other images or computer-generated images.
Increases penalties for promoting obscene sexual performances from class D/E felonies to class C felonies.
Increases penalties for possessing obscene sexual performances from class E felonies to class C felonies.
Establishes that sexual conduct includes any performance involving a child under eighteen.
Applies to both produced and digitally altered images of minors.
Targets both promotion and possession of such content.
Latest Legislative Action
held for consideration in codes
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 47)
Name
Role
CLARK
Primary
Jake Ryan BlumencranzR
Primary
Kwani O'PharrowD
Primary
ANGELINO
Cosponsor
ASHBY
Cosponsor
BARNWELL
Cosponsor
BRABENEC
Cosponsor
BRONSON
Cosponsor
BROWN K
Cosponsor
BURKE
Cosponsor
CONRAD
Cosponsor
CRUZ
Cosponsor
DAVILA
Cosponsor
DESTEFANO
Cosponsor
ENGLEBRIGHT
Cosponsor
FAHY
Cosponsor
GALLAGHER
Cosponsor
GALLAHAN
Cosponsor
GIGLIO JA
Cosponsor
GIGLIO JM
Cosponsor
GONZALEZ-ROJAS
Cosponsor
GOTTFRIED
Cosponsor
GRIFFIN
Cosponsor
HEVESI
Cosponsor
HUNTER
Cosponsor
JACOBSON
Cosponsor
JONES
Cosponsor
KELLES
Cosponsor
LAWLER
Cosponsor
LUNSFORD
Cosponsor
LUPARDO
Cosponsor
MCDONALD
Cosponsor
MCMAHON
Cosponsor
MEEKS
Cosponsor
MIKULIN
Cosponsor
O'DONNELL
Cosponsor
RAMOS
Cosponsor
SAYEGH
Cosponsor
SEAWRIGHT
Cosponsor
SILLITTI
Cosponsor
SIMON
Cosponsor
STERN
Cosponsor
STIRPE
Cosponsor
TAGUE
Cosponsor
THIELE
Cosponsor
WOERNER
Cosponsor
ZEBROWSKI
Cosponsor
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Assembly Codes Committee: Held for Consideration ·
May 14, 2024
14 Yea 7 Nay 1 OtherPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure no digital content includes altered images of minors. Who: Content creators and distributors. Penalty: Class C felony charges.
Review existing digital content for compliance with new definitions. Who: Digital media companies. Penalty: Class C felony charges.
Full Legal Analysis
The New York AI Child Safety Act amends existing penal law to criminalize the promotion and possession of obscene sexual performances involving minors that are created or altered through digitization. This includes any digital representations that may be perceived as depicting a child under eighteen years of age. The bill raises the penalties for such offenses from class D or E felonies to class C felonies, reflecting a more stringent approach to combating child exploitation in the digital realm. Compliance will be necessary for individuals and entities involved in the creation, distribution, or possession of digital content that may fall under these definitions. The act defines 'digitization' as altering an image in a realistic manner using images of persons other than those depicted or through computer-generated images, which broadens the scope of what constitutes illegal content. This legislation aligns with growing concerns about the use of AI and digital technologies in the exploitation of minors, similar to laws being enacted in other jurisdictions to address similar issues.
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