Bill Commons

NY A 8595

in committee

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 8595 pass?

Not yet. NY A 8595 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY A 8595 about?

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.

Who sponsors NY A 8595?

Steven Otis is the primary sponsor of NY A 8595.

Description

Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Steven Otisprimary

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-06-09

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  3. 2025-06-09

    PRINT NUMBER 8595B

    amendment-passage

  4. 2025-05-29

    REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-05-23

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  6. 2025-05-23

    PRINT NUMBER 8595A

    amendment-passage

  7. 2025-05-22

    REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A8595?summary=&detail=

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