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A222 — NY, US
A222 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Assembly Bill A222 proposes to impose liability for harm resulting from misleading chatbot output [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-12-31.
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 — bill is in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Ensure chatbots do not provide misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful information to users. | — | — |
| deployer | Ensure chatbots in use do not provide misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful information to users that results in financial loss or demonstrable harm. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor NY Assembly Bill A222 for changes or enactment.
- cto Begin assessing current chatbot outputs for accuracy, potential for harm, and consistency.
- compliance_officer Evaluate existing disclaimers, terms of service, and user agreements for chatbots in light of potential new liability for harmful output.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, other
Vendors providing chatbots for customer interaction, information dissemination, or other uses may face direct liability for the content generated by their AI systems if this bill is enacted. Companies should scrutinize vendor agreements and capabilities for ensuring chatbot accuracy and safety.
Sample vendor questions
- How do you ensure the accuracy and non-harmful nature of your chatbot's responses?
- What safeguards are in place to prevent the chatbot from providing contradictory or misleading information?
- What mechanisms are available for users to report harmful chatbot outputs, and how are these addressed?
- What indemnification provisions are in place regarding chatbot-generated information?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A222 Targets Chatbot Liability for Misleading or Harmful Output
New York Assembly Bill A222 proposes to impose liability for harm resulting from misleading chatbot output [1].
This development bears on AI deployer obligations and liability allocation for generative AI systems, signaling potential state-level regulatory trends.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A222?
- New York Assembly Bill A222 (2025-2026 session) introduces provisions for liability related to chatbot outputs. The proposed legislation seeks to impose liability for providing misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful information to users [1]. This liability would specifically apply when such information results in financial loss or other demonstrable harm [1]. The bill is currently in the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs And Protection. Primary source →
- Why does A222 matter?
- This development bears on AI deployer obligations and liability allocation for generative AI systems, signaling potential state-level regulatory trends. Primary source →
- Who does A222 affect?
- Companies developing or deploying chatbots in New York State would fall within the potential scope of this legislation. Organizations leveraging AI systems that interact directly with users, especially those providing information that could lead to financial or other demonstrable harm, may need to assess their risk profiles. This includes sectors such as finance, customer service, healthcare information, and legal information where chatbots dispense advice or critical data. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A222?
- No fixed deadline — bill is in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A222?
- As of the last published update, A222 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A222?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A222. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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