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NY S09640

NY S09640: Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of th… Verified

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Requires certification of filings produced using generative artificial intelligence; requires the brief of an appellant to contain a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of the brief and certification that the content therein was reviewed and verified by a…

AI Summary

This bill mandates certification for legal filings created with generative AI, requiring disclosure and human verification of content.

Business Impact

If you draft legal briefs using generative AI in New York, you must disclose AI use and certify human review or face potential penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
S09640
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
May 16, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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

Legal Services Consumer Protection

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What This Means

The proposed bill S09640 in New York aims to regulate the use of generative artificial intelligence in legal documents. It requires that any brief filed by an appellant disclose the use of AI in its drafting and certify that a human has reviewed the content. This legislation seeks to ensure accountability and accuracy in legal filings that utilize AI technology.

Key Provisions

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Compliance Checklist

Disclose the use of generative AI in legal briefs
Who: Appellants filing briefs
Certify that the content was reviewed by a human
Who: Appellants filing briefs

Related & Companion Bills

New York S09794 — Requires certification of filings produced using generative… New York A08546 — Requires certification of filings produced using generative… New York S02698 — Requires certification of filings produced using generative…

Full Legal Analysis

Bill S09640 requires that any legal brief filed by an appellant must include a disclosure regarding the use of generative artificial intelligence in its drafting. Additionally, the bill mandates that the content of the brief must be reviewed and certified by a human to ensure its accuracy and reliability. This requirement aims to enhance the integrity of legal documents produced with AI assistance.

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