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Requires certain political communications to include provenance data for all audios, images or videos used in such communications; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof.
AI Summary
Mandates provenance data for political communications with media in New York, effective from the 2030 election cycle.
Business Impact
If you use AI for campaign media, you must include provenance data by 2030 or face penalties up to $100,000.
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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What This Means
Bill S07963 requires political campaigns for certain New York offices to include provenance data in media communications. This applies to images and videos used in campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and comptroller, starting with the 2030 election cycle.
Key Provisions
- Section 14-106(8)(b): Requires provenance data for political communications in specific campaigns starting 2030.
- Section 14-106(8)(c): Specifies the provenance data required, including device type and AI usage.
- Section 14-106(8)(d): Establishes penalties for violations, up to $100,000.
- Section 3: Authorizes the attorney general to promulgate necessary rules.
Latest Legislative Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 7)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| BAILEY | Primary |
| Kevin S. Parker D | Primary |
| Kristen Gonzalez D | Primary |
| MARTINEZ | Primary |
| KAVANAGH | Cosponsor |
Roll Call Votes
Elections Vote ·
Feb 24, 2026
4 Yea
2 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Include provenance data for all AI-generated political communications
Who: Political campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, or comptroller
Deadline: By the 2030 election cycle
Penalty: Up to $100,000 for intentional violations, $50,000 for unintentional violations
Who: Political campaigns for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, or comptroller
Deadline: By the 2030 election cycle
Penalty: Up to $100,000 for intentional violations, $50,000 for unintentional violations
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill S07963, introduced in the New York Senate, amends the election law to require certain political communications to include provenance data for all audio, images, or videos used. Specifically, this applies to campaigns for the offices of governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, and comptroller, starting with the 2030 election cycle. Provenance data must include details about the origin, creation, and any modifications of the content, as well as any use of generative artificial intelligence. The bill defines 'provenance data' as information communicated as a content credential, which includes the type of device or system used, identification of synthetic content, and the name of any generative AI provider involved. Penalties for non-compliance range from $50,000 to $100,000, depending on the intent and negligence involved. The attorney general is authorized to establish rules for implementation. Certain provisions will expire on December 31, 2030.
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