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A1509 — NY, US
A1509 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. A New York bill introduces disclosure mandates for books produced using generative AI [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-10.
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 legislative committee
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | Disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence in books created wholly or partially with such technology. | Upon completion of sale (if enacted) | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the progress of NY Assembly Bill A1509 through the legislative process. (Ongoing)
- product_manager Assess current book creation workflows for existing or potential generative AI usage. (Upon enactment)
- general_counsel Prepare legal guidance on required disclosures for AI-generated content if A1509 is enacted. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- content_creation_ai, other
Vendors supplying generative AI tools or services for book content creation will need to be transparent about their AI usage and potentially support mechanisms for publishers to fulfill disclosure obligations.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI tool generate content (text, images, audio, etc.) that will be used in books we publish?
- To what extent are generative AI capabilities utilized in the tools you provide for our content creation?
- How can your tools help us track and disclose the use of generative AI in published works to comply with potential regulations?
- What processes do you have in place to identify AI-generated components within content workflows?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York Bill A1509 Proposes Disclosure for AI-Generated Books
A New York bill introduces disclosure mandates for books produced using generative AI [1].
This development highlights legislative attention to AI transparency in content creation.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1509?
- New York Bill A1509 (2025-2026) proposes that publishers of books created wholly or partially with generative artificial intelligence must disclose such use before the completion of sale [1]. This requirement extends to all printed and digital books, encompassing text, pictures, audio, puzzles, and games [2]. The bill is currently under review in the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs And Protection. Primary source →
- Why does A1509 matter?
- This development highlights legislative attention to AI transparency in content creation. Primary source →
- Who does A1509 affect?
- Publishing companies, particularly those utilizing generative artificial intelligence for content creation, are within scope. This includes entities involved in producing both printed and digital books that feature text, pictures, audio, puzzles, or games. Geographically, organizations operating within or distributing to New York State would be affected by the bill's provisions. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1509?
- No fixed deadline — currently in legislative committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1509?
- As of the last published update, A1509 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1509?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A1509. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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