View full title
Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions…
In one paragraph
New York's S 933 would create an office of artificial intelligence headed by a chief artificial intelligence officer, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate, to develop statewide AI policies and governance and coordinate state agencies' use of AI tools and automated decision-making systems. It would also create an advisory committee on state AI policy. Passed the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was delivered to the Assembly and referred to its Governmental Operations Committee; it has not passed the Assembly.
Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.
What it means for business
None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted it would put duties on state agencies and a new state AI office, not on private businesses.
Key provisions
- Would add definitions of "artificial intelligence" and "automated decision-making system" to State Technology Law section 101.
- Would establish an office of artificial intelligence (new section 102-a) led by a chief AI officer appointed by the Governor with Senate consent, who must have expertise in AI, data privacy and the technology industry.
- The office would develop state AI policy and guidelines, a handbook, a risk management plan and human-oversight standards, coordinate agencies' AI activities, and coordinate and track agency procurement and planning in state programs.
- The office could recommend replacing or deactivating agency AI applications that are inconsistent with law or harmful, and would audit agency use of AI tools and automated decision-making systems.
- The chief AI officer would report annually to the temporary president of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly; the report would be made public, with limited redactions.
- Would create an advisory committee for state AI policy (section 104-a) chaired by the chief AI officer, meeting at least twice a year.
- Would take effect on the ninetieth day after it becomes law.
- Status: passed the Senate March 5, 2026; referred to Assembly Governmental Operations; not passed by the Assembly.
Latest legislative action
Mar 5, 2026. referred to governmental operations
Sponsors (showing 5 of 14)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| GIANARIS | Primary |
| Kristen Gonzalez D | Primary |
| O'MARA | Primary |
| Roxanne J. Persaud D | Primary |
| Andrew Gounardes D | Cosponsor |
Roll call votes (showing 3 of 5)
Floor Vote: Vote Mar 5, 2026
59 yea0 nay4 otherPassed
Internet And Technology Vote Feb 25, 2026
7 yea0 nayPassed
Floor Vote: Vote May 22, 2025
57 yea0 nay5 otherPassed
Topics and industries
Related topics
Affected industries
This page is general information, not legal advice. Summaries are AI-assisted and may contain errors; read the statute for the controlling text and talk to a lawyer about your situation. Full disclaimer · Report an error