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NY A05216
Bill
Status
2/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michaelle Solages
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies, political subdivisions, and public benefit corporations to purchase algorithmic decision systems that adhere to responsible AI standards when acquiring products or services containing such systems
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Defines responsible AI standards to include avoidance of harm (physical/mental injury, unjustified data disclosure, property/reputation/environmental damage), transparency about system capabilities and limitations, and commitment to fairness and non-discrimination
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Mandates vendors provide full disclosure of algorithmic decision system capabilities, limitations, and potential problems to purchasing state units
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Expands the definition of "unlawful discriminatory practice" under the Executive Law to include discriminatory acts performed through algorithmic decision systems
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Directs the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance to adopt regulations implementing these requirements
Legislative Description
Requires state units to purchase a product or service that is or contains an algorithmic decision system that adheres to responsible artificial intelligence standards; specifies content included in responsible artificial intelligence standards; requires the commissioner of taxation and finance to adopt certain regulations; alters the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice to include acts performed through algorithmic decision systems.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026