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NY S08459: Prohibits transcripts being made from video conference meetings by artificial intelligence without conspicuous disclosure during such meeting that su…

In Committee New York · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 20, 2026 · official bill text

S08459 · where it stands

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Prohibits transcripts being made from video conference meetings by artificial intelligence without conspicuous disclosure during such meeting that such meeting may be transcribed by artificial intelligence.

In one paragraph

New York's S 8459 would add Civil Rights Law section 50-h ("Right to Privacy; Transcription"). No person could permit a video conference meeting to be transcribed by artificial intelligence unless the meeting includes a conspicuous disclosure during the meeting that every attendee may have their words transcribed by AI. The text defines no terms and sets no penalty, enforcer or private right of action. Referred to Rules July 16, 2025 and to Internet and Technology January 7, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.

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

What it means for business

None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, anyone who permits AI transcription of a video meeting would have to give a conspicuous disclosure during the meeting.

Key provisions

  1. Adds Civil Rights Law section 50-h: no person shall permit a video conference meeting to be transcribed by artificial intelligence without a conspicuous disclosure during the meeting
  2. The disclosure must state that every attendee may have their words transcribed by AI
  3. "Video conference meeting," "artificial intelligence" and "conspicuous" are not defined; no exemptions are stated
  4. No penalty, enforcing authority or private right of action is stated
  5. Would take effect on the thirtieth day after it becomes law; referred to Internet and Technology January 7, 2026

Latest legislative action

Jan 7, 2026. referred to internet and technology

Sponsors

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI TransparencyAI Privacy

Affected industries

TechnologyConsumer Protection

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