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NY S03049
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jabari Brisport
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AI Summary
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Prohibits police agencies from authorizing the use, attempted use, or threatened use of robots armed with any weapon, including nonlethal devices
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Bans police use of robots in any manner that could potentially cause injury, even if the robot is not armed
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Prohibits police agencies from using robots for surveillance purposes, defined as any observation or monitoring of civilians
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Defines "robot" as an artificial object or system that senses, processes, and acts, operated either autonomously by computers or remotely by an individual
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the use of weaponized robots, non-weaponized robots which may potentially cause injury, or robots being used for surveillance purposes by police agencies.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026