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NY S00933

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kristen Gonzalez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer position appointed by the governor with senate consent, who must have expertise in AI, data privacy, and technology, and will head a new Office of Artificial Intelligence within the state technology office

  • Defines "artificial intelligence" as machine-based systems that operate autonomously, generate outputs like predictions or recommendations, and may influence physical or virtual environments, while excluding basic tools like calculators, spell check, and spreadsheets

  • Requires the office to develop statewide AI policies, governance standards, risk management plans, employee training programs, and a handbook for AI use, procurement, and deployment across all state agencies

  • Mandates annual public reports to the legislature on AI use in government agencies, with authority to recommend disconnection of AI systems that violate law or harm data security, privacy, or public welfare

  • Creates an Advisory Committee for State Artificial Intelligence Policy with minimum 12 members, including appointments from the governor, legislature, and municipal leadership organizations, meeting at least twice yearly to advise on AI best practices and policy

Legislative Description

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/5/2026
Internet and Technology1/7/2026
Governmental Operations5/22/2025
Finance2/10/2025
Internet and Technology1/8/2025

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