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Requires the division of criminal justice services to promulgate a written protocol for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations.
AI Summary
NY A07172: Requires the division of criminal justice services to create a protocol regulating AI and facial recognition in investigations.
Business Impact
If you operate in criminal investigations in New York, you must comply with the new AI and facial recognition protocols by the effective date or face penalties.
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Introduced
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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
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What This Means
Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish a protocol for AI and facial recognition technology use in criminal investigations.
Key Provisions
- Mandates the creation of a written protocol for AI and FRT use in investigations.
Latest Legislative Action
reported referred to ways and means
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn D | Sponsor | HD-042 |
| Yudelka Tapia D | Sponsor | HD-086 |
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means ·
May 13, 2026
14 Yea
4 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Develop and implement a written protocol for AI and FRT use.
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ninety days after the act becomes law
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ninety days after the act becomes law
Conduct regular independent audits of FRT systems.
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing as per protocol requirements
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Deadline: Ongoing as per protocol requirements
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Multi-pass verified (Pass 2: 85% → Pass 3: 85% → Final: 85%). The analysis accurately summarizes the bill's requirements for creating a protocol to regulate AI and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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