Is AI Regulated in New York? Here's What You Need to Know
Yes — New York has strong AI regulation
New York has a regulation score of 9/10 (restrictive). The state has introduced 38 AI-related bills, enacted 10 into law, and currently has 17 pending bills.
9/10
Regulation Score
38
Total AI Bills
10
Enacted Laws
17
Pending Bills
Current AI Laws in New York
- 1.NYC Local Law 144 - Automated Employment Decision Tools
- 2.NY S5641 - AI Accountability Act
- 3.NY A8195 - AI in Financial Services Regulation
- 4.NY S7543 - Biometric & AI Surveillance Regulation
Pending AI Legislation
New York currently has 17 pending AI-related bills under consideration. This indicates significant legislative interest in AI policy.
Companies Lobbying on AI in New York
IBMBloombergDatadogMongoDBPalantir (NYC)
Total tracked AI lobbying activity in New York: $72.0M
How New York Compares
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View full New YorkAI policy profile →Frequently Asked Questions
Is AI regulated in New York?▼
Yes. New York has a regulation score of 9/10 and has enacted 10 AI-related laws. The state is considered to have a restrictive regulatory environment for artificial intelligence.
How many AI bills has New York passed?▼
New York has enacted 10 AI-related laws out of 38 total AI bills introduced. There are currently 17 pending bills under consideration.
Which companies lobby on AI policy in New York?▼
Companies actively engaged in AI lobbying in New York include IBM, Bloomberg, Datadog, MongoDB, Palantir (NYC). Total tracked lobbying activity in the state is approximately $72.0 million.
How does New York compare to other states on AI regulation?▼
New York has a regulation score of 9/10, placing it in the restrictive category. For comparison, California scores 9/10 and Colorado scores 8/10.
What AI laws are currently in effect in New York?▼
Key AI laws in effect in New York include: NYC Local Law 144 - Automated Employment Decision Tools; NY S5641 - AI Accountability Act; NY A8195 - AI in Financial Services Regulation; NY S7543 - Biometric & AI Surveillance Regulation. These laws form the core of the state's AI regulatory framework.