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… Reviewed

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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 digitized sexual performances of children and increases penalties.

Business Impact

If you create or distribute digital content in New York, you must ensure it does not involve AI-generated child sexual performances or face felony charges.

State
New York
Bill Number
A09180
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
May 14, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 19, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 19, 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

Content Creation Digital Media General

What This Means

The New York AI Child Safety Act aims to combat the unlawful promotion and possession of digitized sexual performances involving minors. By increasing penalties for such offenses, the bill seeks to enhance child safety in the digital realm.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

held for consideration in codes

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-015

Roll Call Votes

A — 2024-05-14
14 Yea 7 Nay 1 Other Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Ensure no AI-generated content depicts sexual performances of children.
Who: Content creators and distributors.
Penalty: Class C felony charges for violations.

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