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NY S08390: Sets rules and procedures for the admissibility of evidence created or processed by artificial intelligence.

Dead/Failed New York · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S08390 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Jan 26, 2024.

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In one paragraph

New York's S 8390 (2023-2024) would have added CPL § 60.80 and CPLR § 4551 barring evidence created in whole or part by AI from criminal and civil proceedings unless it is substantially supported by independent, admissible evidence and the proponent establishes the reliability and accuracy of the specific AI use through a qualified expert. Evidence processed by AI would need the reliability showing. Referred to Codes January 26, 2024; it died when the 2023-2024 session ended.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None: the bill died at the end of the 2023-2024 session.

Key provisions

  1. AI-created evidence is not received unless substantially supported by independent, admissible evidence not derived from the AI, with a close and significant relationship to it, and the proponent establishes reliability and accuracy
  2. AI-processed evidence requires the proponent to establish the reliability and accuracy of the specific use
  3. Reliability showing requires a qualified expert on rigorous testing, accuracy in varied and similar environments, and no variables with a substantial probability of causing materially inaccurate results
  4. Court may in its discretion impose protective measures for trade secrets, privileged government information or law enforcement techniques
  5. "Artificial intelligence" is not defined; no penalty or private right of action
  6. Would have taken effect January 1 next succeeding becoming law; Assembly version A8110

Latest legislative action

Jan 26, 2024. referred to codes

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor SD-056

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