AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

New YorkNew YorkLawS 7695-B / A 8149-A

New York Child Data Protection Act

Bars online operators from collecting, using or selling personal data of users under 18 unless strictly necessary or with informed consent.

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Signed by the governor (Chapter 121 of 2024)Jun 20, 2024 2 years ago

Body
New York State Legislature
Session
2023-2024
Introduced
Oct 13, 2023
In effect since
Jun 20, 20251 year ago
Votes
Senate 61-0
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat

Timeline

  1. Jun 20, 2025 1 year ago

    Takes effect one year after signing

  2. Jun 20, 2024 2 years ago

    Signed by Governor Hochul as Chapter 121 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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