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A235 — NY, US
A235 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. A New York bill would mandate generative AI system operators prevent unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials by users [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: As the bill is currently in committee, there is no fixed deadline for compliance; obligations would only commence upon enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| owner, licensee or operator | Take steps to prohibit its users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials. | Upon enactment | — |
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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 legislative progress of NY A235.
- cto Assess technical feasibility and implications of preventing unauthorized deepfakes of public officials within generative AI systems.
- general_counsel Review the full text of the bill if it advances to understand specific legal obligations and potential liabilities.
- product_manager Evaluate current product features for potential misuse related to creating unauthorized public official depictions.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A235 Seeks Controls on AI-Generated Public Official Depictions
A New York bill would mandate generative AI system operators prevent unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials by users [1].
This signals a potential expansion of content moderation and algorithmic transparency obligations for generative AI deployers in New York.
Deadline: As the bill is currently in committee, there is no fixed deadline for compliance; obligations would only commence upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A235?
- New York State Assembly Bill A235 (2025-2026) proposes new obligations for entities operating visual or audio generative artificial intelligence systems. The bill requires owners, licensees, or operators of such systems to implement measures designed to prohibit users from creating unauthorized realistic depictions of public officials [1]. This legislative effort remains under review in the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs And Protection. Primary source →
- Why does A235 matter?
- This signals a potential expansion of content moderation and algorithmic transparency obligations for generative AI deployers in New York. Primary source →
- Who does A235 affect?
- This proposal primarily impacts entities that own, license, or operate visual or audio generative AI systems, particularly those whose platforms allow for the creation of realistic imagery or sound. Organizations deploying synthetic media tools, deepfake generation platforms, or other AI systems with generative capabilities would fall within the bill's potential scope. The focus on preventing unauthorized depictions of "public officials" may necessitate the development of new content policies, user guidelines, and technical controls, particularly for companies whose services are accessible to users in New York State. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A235?
- As the bill is currently in committee, there is no fixed deadline for compliance; obligations would only commence upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A235?
- As of the last published update, A235 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A235?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A235. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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