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NY S01815

NY S01815: Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artifi… Verified

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Requires publishers of books created wholly or partially with the use of generative artificial intelligence to disclose such use of generative artificial intelligence before the completion of such sale; applies to all printed and digital books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or…

AI Summary

The bill mandates publishers disclose if books are created using generative AI before sale completion, applicable to various book formats. Verification with full text is pending.

Business Impact

If you publish books using generative AI, you must disclose this use before sale completion or face penalties starting January 1, 2024.

State
New York
Bill Number
S01815
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Apr 1, 2026
Last Verified
May 28, 2026
Data Updated
May 28, 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

Publishing Technology

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What This Means

This legislation aims to enhance transparency in the publishing industry by requiring publishers to disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence in books before the sale's completion. Verification with the full bill text is advised to confirm no additional provisions are present.

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Compliance Checklist

Include a conspicuous disclosure on the cover of books created with generative AI
Who: Publishers
Deadline: Before the completion of sale

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Full Legal Analysis

The proposed bill S01815 requires that any book published and sold, which is created wholly or partially using generative artificial intelligence, must include a disclosure before the completion of the sale. This applies to books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, or any combination thereof. The act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it becomes law. Verification with the full bill text is recommended to ensure no additional provisions are included.

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