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A1447 — NY, US
A1447 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Assembly Bill A1447 proposes to prohibit facial recognition as the sole factor for probable cause in custody or arrest decisions [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-09.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Assembly Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Law enforcement agencies must not use facial recognition or biometric information as the sole factor in determining probable cause for custody or arrest. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of NY Assembly Bill A1447. (ongoing)
- compliance_officer Assess current practices for probable cause determination to identify any reliance solely on facial recognition or biometric information. (upon enactment of law)
- risk_manager Develop or revise internal policies to ensure that probable cause determinations always incorporate additional factors beyond sole reliance on AI/biometric data, should this bill become law. (upon enactment of law)
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY A1447: Facial Recognition Not Sole Probable Cause for Arrest
New York Assembly Bill A1447 proposes to prohibit facial recognition as the sole factor for probable cause in custody or arrest decisions [1].
This development bears on the scope of AI use in law enforcement and establishes limits on high-stakes algorithmic decision-making.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1447?
- The New York Assembly introduced Bill A1447 (2025-2026 session), which seeks to regulate the application of facial recognition and other biometric information in criminal justice contexts [1]. The legislation specifically proposes to prohibit the use of such technologies as the exclusive basis for establishing probable cause necessary for placing an individual in custody or executing an arrest [1]. This bill is presently under consideration by the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations. Primary source →
- Why does A1447 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of AI use in law enforcement and establishes limits on high-stakes algorithmic decision-making. Primary source →
- Who does A1447 affect?
- Entities operating within law enforcement or public safety functions that utilize or rely upon facial recognition or other biometric information systems for identification, investigative, or probable cause determination purposes are within scope. This primarily includes state and local police departments, district attorney offices, and other criminal justice agencies operating within New York State. Additionally, technology providers developing or supplying AI-powered biometric systems to these entities may need to consider the implications for their product design and deployment guidelines. The proposed restrictions directly bear on scenarios where these technologies might inform critical decisions regarding custody or arrest. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1447?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1447?
- As of the last published update, A1447 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1447?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A1447. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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