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NY A08129

NY A08129: Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights to provide residents of the state with rights and protections to ensure that any system ma… Verified

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Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights to provide residents of the state with rights and protections to ensure that any system making decisions without human intervention impacting their lives do so lawfully, properly, and with meaningful oversight.

AI Summary

The bill establishes an AI Bill of Rights for New York residents, ensuring lawful and effective automated decision-making with oversight, aligning with the White House's AI Blueprint.

Business Impact

If you develop automated systems in New York, you must ensure they are safe and effective or face penalties starting at three times the damages caused.

State
New York
Bill Number
A08129
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Effective Date
Jan 11, 2024
Last Action
Jan 3, 2024
Last Verified
May 19, 2026
Data Updated
May 19, 2026
What do these statuses mean? ▼
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

Affected Industries

Technology General Finance Healthcare Data Services

Topics How we classify →

Automated Decision-MakingRegulates AI/algorithms making decisions affecting individuals. Click to see full definition →

What This Means

The New York artificial intelligence bill of rights aims to protect residents from the impacts of automated decision-making systems. It outlines specific rights regarding safety, data privacy, and algorithmic discrimination. Businesses developing such systems will need to comply with new standards, though there is no private cause of action for violations.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to science and technology

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-029
Sponsor HD-033
Sponsor HD-095
Sponsor HD-015
Sponsor HD-042

Compliance Checklist

Conduct pre-deployment testing and ongoing monitoring of automated systems.
Who: Developers and operators of automated systems.
Deadline: Before deployment and continuously thereafter.
Penalty: Liable for penalties starting at three times the damages caused.
Provide clear explanations of how automated systems impact residents.
Who: Developers and operators of automated systems.
Deadline: Ongoing as systems are used.
Penalty: Liable for penalties starting at three times the damages caused.

Related & Companion Bills

New York S08209 — Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights … → New York A03265 — Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights … → New York A 3265 — Enacts the New York artificial intelligence bill of rights →

Full Legal Analysis

The New York artificial intelligence bill of rights mandates that automated systems affecting residents must be safe, effective, and designed to prevent algorithmic discrimination. Developers and operators of these systems are required to conduct pre-deployment testing and ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance with safety standards. The bill outlines specific rights for residents, including the right to opt out of automated systems and to receive clear explanations of how these systems impact their lives. The bill specifies no private cause of action for violations, and it aligns with the White House's 'Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights'. This legislation applies to systems that have the potential to meaningfully impact civil rights, equal opportunities, or access to critical resources.

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Related Topics

Automated Decision-Making

Affected Industries

Technology Finance Healthcare

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