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What does New York require
right now?
The current bills, deadlines, enforcement patterns, and what your district should actually be doing about it.
curated by Loop + Ledger
Laws tracked
9
In this state
Enacted
5
On the books
In motion
4
Actively moving
Most recently enacted
What just became law?
Enacted
NY A 10008 / FY2027 BudgetSafe By Design Act
Restricts how social media, gaming, and messaging platforms can interact with users under 18. Requires parental consent for users under 13, default privacy settings for users under 17 (no age verification required), AI companion features disabled by default for minors, and geolocation access restricted between non-connected users. Signed by Gov. Hochul as part of FY2027 budget.
— NY's Safe by Design Act is a major shift for any platform accessed by minors — AI companion features off-by-default and parental consent requirements will reshape how edtech and social platforms operate.
Effective: Apr 01, 2026Source →
Watch list
What's coming up?
No upcoming deadlines on the tracker.
Also on the books
What else is enacted?
Enacted
NY GBL § 349-AAlgorithmic Pricing Disclosure Law
Requires businesses using algorithmic pricing systems to clearly disclose to consumers at the point of purchase when prices are being set algorithmically rather than through direct human decisions. Disclosure must be clear and conspicuous. Effective November 10, 2025.
— NY's algorithmic pricing law is already in effect — any platform using AI-driven pricing for district contracts or licenses in NY must add disclosure language to checkout flows.
Effective: Nov 10, 2025Source →
Enacted
NYC Admin Code § 20-871 et seq. / Local Law 144 (2021)NYC Automated Employment Decision Tool Law
Requires employers using automated employment decision tools in NYC hiring or promotion to conduct independent third-party bias audits annually and publish summary results publicly. Candidates must be notified at least 10 business days before assessment. Enforced by NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
— NYC Local Law 144 is the template for AI hiring bias audits — any HR platform using AI to screen candidates for NYC-based school district positions must have an audit on file and notify candidates.
Effective: Jul 05, 2023Enforcement: $500 per day for initial violation; $1,500 per day for continuing violations. DCWP enforcement. Additional NYCHRL exposure for…Source →
Enacted
NY L 2024, c. 640Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act)
Requires disclosure when AI is used to create synthetic performers (digital replicas of actors, musicians, voice talent). Mandates signed consent agreements before creating digital replicas and studio disclosure of AI-generated performances. Establishes government oversight framework for automated decision tools used in certain public services.
— NY's RAISE Act sets the floor for synthetic media consent — any platform generating AI voices, avatars, or digital representations of real people for educational content in NY needs disclosure frameworks.
Enacted
A.6787/S.5140 (2020) + NYSED Determination (2023)Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools — K-12 Facial Recognition Ban
Nation's first statewide moratorium on biometric surveillance tools in K-12 schools, enacted 2020. After NYSED study, Commissioner issued 2023 determination continuing a statewide prohibition on purchasing or using facial recognition technology in K-12 schools (ban remains in force). Other biometrics (fingerprints, iris scans) now allowed at local discretion if districts evaluate privacy, civil rights, effectiveness, and seek parental input. NYSED concluded facial recognition risks and inequities outweigh potential benefits.
In motion
What's active right now?
PENDING
A 9430 (LOADinG Act)A 9430 — LOADinG Act (Government Automated Decision-Making)
Would regulate automated decision-making by state agencies including public higher education institutions, requiring impact assessments and human oversight. Public college admissions and discipline systems using AI would fall under this requirement. Introduced in New York legislature.
IN COMMITTEE
NY A 1558 (2025-26)Retail Biometric Data Tracking Warning Requirement
Would require retailers to post visible warnings at store entrances informing customers that biometric identifying technology — including facial recognition, gait analysis, or iris scanning — is being used to track identity and behavior inside the store. Voted out of second committee; pending full Assembly floor vote.
— Retail biometric disclosure is advancing in NY — any physical security or access control platform using facial recognition in school buildings should watch this closely.
ACTIVE
A6453-ANew York RAISE Act
Responsible AI Safety and Education Act. Signed Dec 19, 2025; amended Mar 27, 2026. Eff. Jan 1, 2027. Targets frontier AI developers — requires published safety protocols, risk assessments, third-party audits.
— EdTech platforms using large models (ChatGPT-style) have compliance exposure. Layer onto existing Ed Law §2-d obligations.
ACTIVE
NY Ed. Law §2-dEducation Law §2-d
$10K/day penalty — enforced. Requires superintendent to designate DPO, publish parent bill of rights, and ensure vendor contracts meet specific statutory language.
— Active enforcement makes this high priority for NY districts. DPO designation and parent bill of rights are publicly visible compliance signals.
Enforcement teeth
Who enforces this — and what does it cost?
NYC Admin Code § 20-871 et seq. / Local Law 144 (2021)
NYC Automated Employment Decision Tool Law
$500 per day for initial violation; $1,500 per day for continuing violations. DCWP enforcement. Additional NYCHRL exposure for employment discrimination resulting from non-compliant AI use.
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