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NY S09390
Bill
Status
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick
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AI Summary
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Requires parties claiming evidence is AI-fabricated in civil, criminal, or family court proceedings to first demonstrate a reasonable inference of inauthenticity before the court will investigate the claim
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Places the burden on the party offering challenged evidence to prove authenticity by a preponderance of the evidence if the opposing party meets the initial threshold showing
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Applies to all evidence subject to authentication, including materials that would otherwise be considered self-authenticating under existing law
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Amends three New York statutes: the Civil Practice Law and Rules (new Rule 4540-b), the Criminal Procedure Law (new Section 60.80), and the Family Court Act (new Section 164-a)
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Provides that in any civil, criminal or family court proceeding, where evidence is offered and a party contends that such evidence has been fabricated by means of generative artificial intelligence, the court shall not, on that ground alone, conduct an inquiry into such alleged fabrication unless the party so contending makes a showing sufficient to support a reasonable inference that the evidence may not be authentic.
Last Action
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
3/6/2026