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A519 — NY, US
A519 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A519 proposes a prohibition on using biometric information as the sole factor for probable cause determinations [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates 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 — currently in Assembly Committee.
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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 (2)
New York Bill A519 Restricts Biometric Use in Probable Cause Determinations
New York Bill A519 proposes a prohibition on using biometric information as the sole factor for probable cause determinations [1].
This signals legislative intent to constrain law enforcement's autonomous use of biometric AI, impacting public sector deployer obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee.
Primary source →NY A519: Biometric Data & Facial Recognition as Sole Probable Cause
New York Assembly Bill A519, concerning biometric data use, was introduced for the 2023-2024 session [1].
This bill would impact the design and deployment of AI systems used in public safety applications, particularly in law enforcement.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately if enacted.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A519?
- The New York State Assembly introduced Bill A519 during the 2023-2024 session, which relates to the use of facial recognition and biometric information for determining probable cause [2]. This legislation proposes to prohibit such information from being the sole factor in establishing probable cause for custody or arrest [1]. The bill is currently in the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations. Primary source →
- Why does A519 matter?
- This signals legislative intent to constrain law enforcement's autonomous use of biometric AI, impacting public sector deployer obligations. Primary source →
- Who does A519 affect?
- This legislative proposal primarily impacts law enforcement agencies and public sector entities within New York State that deploy facial recognition or other biometric identification systems. Organizations operating in this jurisdiction may benefit from examining their current operational protocols for AI-assisted probable cause determinations, especially concerning systems used for identifying individuals for custody or arrest. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A519?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee. 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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