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Creates a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation; repeals such commission.
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New York's S 8138-A (2023-2024) would have created a temporary state commission to study and investigate how to regulate artificial intelligence, robotics and automation. Fourteen members would study subjects such as current law, civil and criminal liability, employment and public-sector uses and issue a final report, with the act expiring December 31, 2025. The Senate passed it 59-0 on May 8, 2024, but it stalled in the Assembly and died when the 2023-2024 session ended.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died when the 2023-2024 session ended. It imposed no duties on businesses and would only have created a study commission.
Key provisions
- Creates a temporary commission to study AI, robotics and automation, including current state law, liability, employment effects, confidential information, weaponry and public-sector applications
- Fourteen members: five appointed by the Governor, three by Senate leaders, three by Assembly leaders, and one each by the Attorney General, SUNY chancellor and CUNY chancellor; members serve without pay beyond expenses
- The commission may hold hearings and must issue a final report no later than thirty days before the act expires
- Would have taken effect immediately and expired December 31, 2025
- Senate passed S8138-A 59-0 (3 excused) on May 8, 2024; delivered to the Assembly and referred to its Science and Technology Committee, where it stayed; Assembly companion A9559
Latest legislative action
May 8, 2024. referred to science and technology
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| James Sanders D | Sponsor | SD-010 |
Roll call votes
S Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage May 8, 2024
59 yea0 nay3 otherPassed
S Senate Internet And Technology Committee Vote Feb 12, 2024
7 yea0 nayPassed
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