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Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; and repeals such commission.
AI Summary
The bill creates a temporary commission to study and investigate regulations for artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation in New York, with specific appointment processes and authority to conduct hearings.
Business Impact
If you operate in AI or automation in New York, you must stay informed about potential regulatory changes by December 31, 2020.
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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
This bill establishes a temporary commission in New York to explore the regulation of artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation. It aims to analyze current laws, liability issues, and the impact on employment and technology. Stakeholders in these sectors should monitor the commission's findings and recommendations, as it may conduct hearings and take written testimony.
Key Provisions
- Establishment of a temporary commission to study AI, robotics, and automation regulation.
- Commission to analyze current laws and comparative state policies.
- Investigation of liability issues related to AI and automation.
- Assessment of employment impacts due to AI and automation.
- Study of confidentiality issues related to AI technologies.
- Final report due 30 days before the commission's expiration.
- Commission may conduct hearings or take written testimony.
Latest Legislative Action
SIGNED CHAP.110
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 26)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Taylor D | Sponsor | HD-071 |
| Alicia Hyndman D | Sponsor | HD-029 |
| Andrew Raia R | Sponsor | HD-012 |
| Anthony D'Urso D | Sponsor | HD-016 |
| Carmen De La Rosa D | Sponsor | HD-072 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
A ·
Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable ·
May 30, 2019
31 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
A ·
Assembly Governmental Operations Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means ·
May 21, 2019
14 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage ·
May 20, 2019
59 Yea
1 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Monitor the commission's findings and recommendations
Who: Businesses operating in AI and automation
Deadline: By December 31, 2020
Penalty: No specified penalties, but non-compliance may lead to unpreparedness for future regulations.
Who: Businesses operating in AI and automation
Deadline: By December 31, 2020
Penalty: No specified penalties, but non-compliance may lead to unpreparedness for future regulations.
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Full Legal Analysis
The bill establishes a temporary state commission known as the New York State Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Automation Commission. This commission is tasked with studying various aspects of AI and automation, including existing laws, comparative state policies, liability issues, and the impact on employment and technology. The commission will consist of thirteen members: five appointed by the governor, two by the temporary president of the senate, one by the minority leader of the senate, two by the speaker of the assembly, one by the minority leader of the assembly, one by the chancellor of the state university of New York, and one by the chancellor of the city university of New York. It is required to issue a final report no later than thirty days before its expiration on December 31, 2020. The commission may conduct hearings or take written testimony as necessary. The commission's findings could influence future regulatory measures affecting businesses that utilize AI and automation technologies. There are no specified penalties for non-compliance as the bill focuses on study and investigation rather than immediate regulatory enforcement.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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