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AI Summary
This bill mandates that companion chatbots in New York include a warning specifying that they are not human.
Business Impact
If you operate a companion chatbot in New York, you must display a warning about dependency risks immediately or face penalties.
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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
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What This Means
The proposed legislation seeks to regulate companion chatbots by requiring a warning that clarifies their non-human nature.
Key Provisions
- Requires a warning for companion chatbots indicating non-human nature.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 6)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| GONZALEZ-ROJAS | Primary |
| Linda Rosenthal D | Primary |
| Stefani Zinerman D | Primary |
| Carrie Woerner D | Cosponsor |
| Inez E. Dickens | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Display a warning about dependency risks prominently on your website
Who: Any entity operating a companion chatbot
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Who: Any entity operating a companion chatbot
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Unspecified penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
The bill requires that companion chatbots in New York include a warning indicating they are not human.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View A09317 on official legislature website →
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