AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

New YorkNew YorkLawS 7694-A / A 8148-A

Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids Act

Bars social media platforms from giving users under 18 algorithmic addictive feeds or overnight notifications without parental consent, with age determination rules set by the Attorney General.

EnactedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawEnacted

Attorney General and governor announced final implementing rules; the act takes effect 180 days after the rulesJul 28 3 months ago

Body
New York State Legislature
Session
2023-2024
Introduced
Oct 13, 2023
Votes
Senate 61-0
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat

Timeline

  1. Jul 28 3 months ago

    Final SAFE for Kids Act rules announced by Governor Hochul and Attorney General James

  2. Jun 20, 2024 2 years ago

    Signed by Governor Hochul as Chapter 120 of 2024

  3. Jun 7, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Assembly

  4. Jun 6, 2024 2 years ago

    Passed Senate 61-0

  5. Oct 13, 2023 3 years ago

    Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Andrew Gounardes
New York
New Yorkunverified

Child AI Chatbot Protection Bills

New York enacted legislation to protect children from risks associated with artificial intelligence chatbots and internet-connected baby monitors.

Enacted
New York
New Yorkunverified

Chatbot Companion Ban for Minors

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation banning artificial intelligence chatbots from acting as friends or romantic partners to minors.

Enacted
New York
New YorkS 9051-B / A 10379-C

AI companions unsafe features for minors

Would bar operators from offering AI companions with features deemed unsafe for minors, such as simulated emotional relationships or encouragement of self-harm, with a private right of action.

Passed both

Change log

  • AddedAdded to the list. Set by hand from the official record.Sep 27

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