New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York A8884: Relates to the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems
Status: In committee, June 1, 2026
Regulates the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems to prevent algorithmic discrimination; requires independent audits of high risk AI systems; provides for enforcement by the attorney general.
What the bill says
An act to amend the civil rights law and the executive law, in relation to the use of artificial intelligence systems.
From the amended text, June 1, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the civil rights law and the executive law, in relation to the use of artificial intelligence systems THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New York artificial intelligence act (New York AI act)". § 2. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature finds and declares the following: (a) A revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced to the point that comprehensive regulations must be enacted to protect New Yorkers. (b) Artificial intelligence is already an integral part of New Yorkers' daily lives. In the private sector, AI is currently in use in areas such as education, health care, employment, insurance, credit scoring, public safety, retail, banking and financial services, media, and more with little transparency or oversight. A growing body of research shows that AI systems that are deployed without adequate testing, sufficient oversight and robust guardrails can harm consumers and deny historically disadvantaged groups the full measure of their civil rights and liberties, thereby further entrenching inequalities. The legislature must act to ensure that all uses of AI, especially those that affect important life chances, are free from harmful biases, protect our privacy, and work for the public good. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) …
Sponsors
- Michaelle Solages (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- Emily Gallagher (D, 50)
- Forrest, Phara Souffrant (I, 57)
- Marcela Mitaynes (D, 51)
- Claire Valdez (D, 37)
- Emerita Torres (D, 85)
- Sarahana Shrestha (D, 103)
- Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D, 34)
- Alex Bores (D, 73)
- Edward Gibbs (D, 68)
- Sarah Clark (D, 136)
- Anna Kelles (D, 125)
Latest actions
- : PRINT NUMBER 8884A
- : AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- : REFERENCE CHANGED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- : REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- : REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- : REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Subjects: Civil Rights Law
Common questions
- What is A8884?
- A8884 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Relates to the development and use of certain artificial intelligence systems.
- What does A8884 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the civil rights law and the executive law, in relation to the use of artificial intelligence systems.
- What is the status of A8884?
- In committee as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: PRINT NUMBER 8884A (June 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored A8884?
- Michaelle Solages (D, 22), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A8884?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8884
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