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A3991 — NY, US
A3991 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The bill introduces specific requirements for AI tools used in health utilization review and management [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-30.
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 Assembly Committee
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation In Assembly Committee 1/30/2025
NY A3991: Establishes AI Requirements for Health Utilization Review
The bill introduces specific requirements for AI tools used in health utilization review and management [1].
This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on AI applications in healthcare decision-making, particularly for claims and service authorization.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A3991?
- New York Bill A3991 (2025-2026 session) aims to establish specific requirements for the application of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools within utilization review and management processes [1]. This proposed legislation also includes a definition for artificial intelligence [2], indicating an expansion of regulatory focus on health-related AI deployments and the technologies subject to oversight. Primary source →
- Why does A3991 matter?
- This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on AI applications in healthcare decision-making, particularly for claims and service authorization. Primary source →
- Who does A3991 affect?
- Healthcare providers, health plans, and third-party administrators deploying artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for utilization review in New York State would be directly affected. This includes systems used for prior authorization, concurrent review, and retrospective review processes that determine medical necessity or appropriateness of care. Organizations developing or licensing such AI systems for use within New York's healthcare sector may also need to monitor the bill's progress. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A3991?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of A3991?
- As of the last published update, A3991 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A3991?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A3991. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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