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NY S 8721

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Establishes privacy and publicity rights for likenesses altered using artificial intelligence

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 8721 pass?

Not yet. NY S 8721 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CODES

What is NY S 8721 about?

Creates penalties for likenesses altered or created by artificial intelligence being used for commercial gain; establishes a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of still or video images generated by artificial intelligence.

Who sponsors NY S 8721?

Alexis Weik is the primary sponsor of NY S 8721, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Creates penalties for likenesses altered or created by artificial intelligence being used for commercial gain; establishes a private right of action for the unlawful dissemination of still or video images generated by artificial intelligence.

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

  • Alexis Weikprimary
  • Steve Rhoadscosponsor

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CODES

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S8721?summary=&detail=

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