AI and data laws

311 moving · 704 enacted

New YorkNew YorkLawS 8391 / A 8882

Post-mortem Right of Publicity (digital replicas of deceased performers)

Requires prior consent before a deceased performer's digital replica is used in audiovisual works, sound recordings or live performances.

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Signed by the governor (Chapter 616 of 2025)Dec 11, 2025 11 months ago

Body
New York State Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Jun 6, 2025
In effect since
Dec 11, 202511 months ago
Votes
Senate 59-0
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat

Timeline

  1. Dec 11, 2025 11 months ago

    Signed by Governor Hochul as Chapter 616 of 2025; takes effect immediately

  2. Dec 1, 2025 11 months ago

    Delivered to the governor

  3. Jun 17, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Assembly

  4. Jun 13, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate 59-0

  5. Jun 6, 2025 1 year ago

    Introduced in Senate

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Michael Gianaris
New York
New Yorkunverified

RAISE Act 2.0

The proposed legislation would give regulators expanded authority to scrutinize artificial intelligence model development and require independent audits.

Proposed
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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