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AI Summary
Prohibits chatbot toys in NY; further details pending full bill text.
Business Impact
If you sell chatbot toys in NY, you must cease operations or face prohibition.
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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
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What This Means
New York's bill S09408 aims to prohibit the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys. Further details are pending the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys in New York.
Latest Legislative Action
PRINT NUMBER 9408A
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Gounardes D | Sponsor | SD-026 |
Compliance Checklist
Cease manufacture and sale of chatbot toys
Who: Manufacturers and distributors of chatbot toys
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Up to $15,000 per day for each violation
Who: Manufacturers and distributors of chatbot toys
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment
Penalty: Up to $15,000 per day for each violation
Participate in interagency study if requested
Who: Operators of AI companions in children's toys
Deadline: Within four years of the effective date
Who: Operators of AI companions in children's toys
Deadline: Within four years of the effective date
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Bill S09408, introduced in New York, seeks to prohibit the manufacture, exchange, distribution, and sale of chatbot toys within the state. This analysis is based on the official description, and further details about specific agencies, timelines, definitions, exemptions, or penalties will be included once the full bill text is available.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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