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NY S09408
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the manufacture, distribution, sale, and holding for sale of chatbot toys (AI companions embedded in children's toys) in New York State
- Defines "child" as a person under age 13 and references federal definitions for children's toys under 15 USC § 2057c
- Requires an interagency study within 4 years by the Secretary of State, Commissioner of Mental Health, Attorney General, and DIGIT office examining risks and benefits including emotional attachment, developmental impacts, data collection practices, and parental controls
- Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day for each violation
- Takes effect 60 days after becoming law and automatically expires 5 years after the effective date
Legislative Description
Prohibits the manufacture, distribution and sale of chatbot toys in this state; directs an interagency study on the potential risks and benefits that chatbot toys pose to child users.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Consumer Affairs and Protection3/10/2026
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