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NY S 9794

NY S 9794: Relates to requiring disclosure of use of generative artificial intelligence in a civil action Verified

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AI Summary

Mandates disclosure and certification of generative AI use in civil filings in New York, with human review verification.

Business Impact

If you use AI for civil filings, you must certify human review or face unspecified consequences.

State
New York
Bill Number
S 9794
Status
Passed One Chamber
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Apr 27, 2026
Last Verified
May 22, 2026
Data Updated
May 22, 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

Consumer Protection Legal Services Technology

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What This Means

This New York bill requires that any civil filings produced using generative AI include a certification of human review. Appellant briefs must disclose AI use.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

Bill Sponsors

Name Role
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Compliance Checklist

Disclose the use of generative AI in civil actions
Who: Parties involved in civil litigation
Penalty: Potential legal consequences for non-disclosure

Related & Companion Bills

New York S 2698 — Relates to requiring disclosure of use of generative artifi… New York A 8546 — Relates to requiring disclosure of use of generative artifi…

Full Legal Analysis

Bill S 9794 mandates that any filings in civil actions produced using generative artificial intelligence must include a certification. This certification requires confirmation that the content was reviewed and verified by a human. Specifically, the bill requires that the brief of an appellant disclose the use of generative AI in its drafting.

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