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NY S01228

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires businesses to conspicuously disclose in advertisements when a "synthetic performer" is used, if they have actual knowledge of its use

  • Defines "synthetic performer" as a digitally created asset made using generative AI or software algorithms intended to create the impression of a human performer who is not recognizable as any identifiable natural person

  • Imposes civil penalties of $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for subsequent violations

  • Exempts advertisements for expressive works (motion pictures, TV programs, streaming content, video games, documentaries) when the synthetic media use is consistent with the underlying work

  • Preserves existing rights under civil rights law and federal Section 230 protections for interactive computer services

Legislative Description

Requires advertisements to disclose the use of a synthetic performer; imposes a $1,000 civil penalty for a first violation and a $5,000 penalty for any subsequent violation.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer Affairs and Protection1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Consumer Affairs and Protection1/8/2025

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