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A519 — NY, US
A519 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York A519 would prohibit using biometric information as the sole factor for probable cause in custody or arrest [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-01-09.
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 — the bill is currently in committee and not yet enacted.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Law enforcement agencies shall not use facial recognition or biometric information as the sole factor in determining probable cause to place in custody or arrest an individual. | 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 progress of NY A519 regarding the use of facial recognition in probable cause determinations. (Ongoing)
- risk_manager Assess current and planned uses of facial recognition and biometric information within law enforcement operations for compliance with potential restrictions on determining probable cause. (Upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Prepare for policy and training updates to ensure that facial recognition and biometric data are supplemented with other evidence for probable cause, should the bill become law. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York A519: Prohibits Sole Use of Biometrics for Probable Cause
New York A519 would prohibit using biometric information as the sole factor for probable cause in custody or arrest [1].
This signals emerging legislative scrutiny of AI's role in law enforcement decision-making, particularly concerning due process and fundamental rights.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee and not yet enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A519?
- New York Assembly Bill A519, introduced in the 2023-2024 session, aims to restrict the application of certain AI technologies within law enforcement. The bill proposes to prohibit the use of facial recognition and other biometric information as the sole determinant for establishing probable cause to take an individual into custody or make an arrest [1]. Currently, the bill is in the Assembly's Governmental Operations Committee [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A519 matter?
- This signals emerging legislative scrutiny of AI's role in law enforcement decision-making, particularly concerning due process and fundamental rights. Primary source →
- Who does A519 affect?
- This development primarily affects law enforcement agencies operating within New York State that utilize facial recognition and other biometric information systems. Organizations developing or providing AI technologies for biometric identification to these agencies may also be indirectly impacted, as the scope of permissible use for their systems could be narrowed. Considerations include the integration of AI in investigative processes and protocols for establishing probable cause. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A519?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee and not yet enacted. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A519?
- As of the last published update, A519 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A519?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A519. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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