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A5309 — NY, US
A5309 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. A New York Assembly bill proposes requiring state units to procure algorithmic systems adhering to responsible AI standards [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-03-07.
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 — in committee review
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| state units | Purchase products or services that are or contain algorithmic decision systems adhering to responsible artificial intelligence standards. | null | — |
| commissioner of taxation and finance | Adopt regulations specifying the content of responsible artificial intelligence standards. | null | — |
| all | Ensure that acts performed through algorithmic decision systems do not constitute unlawful discriminatory practices. | null | — |
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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 A5309 in the New York State Assembly.
- compliance_officer Assess potential impacts of required responsible AI standards on existing and future algorithmic system procurements by state units.
- procurement Begin to evaluate current vendor contracts and future RFPs for algorithmic decision systems against anticipated responsible AI standards.
Intelligence briefs (2)
New York Bill Mandates Responsible AI Standards for State Unit Procurement
A New York Assembly bill proposes requiring state units to procure algorithmic systems adhering to responsible AI standards [1].
This indicates a legislative intent to embed AI governance into public procurement, signaling future contractual obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — in committee review
Primary source →New York Bill A5309 Mandates Responsible AI Standards for State Purchases
Bill A5309 mandates responsible AI standards for state unit procurements of algorithmic decision systems [1].
This development signals an increased focus on AI governance in state procurement and expands anti-discrimination scope for algorithmic systems.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A5309?
- New York Assembly Bill A5309 proposes requiring state units to purchase products or services that include algorithmic decision systems adhering to responsible artificial intelligence standards [1]. The bill outlines the necessary content for these standards and tasks the commissioner of taxation and finance with adopting pertinent regulations. Additionally, it expands the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice to encompass acts carried out via algorithmic decision systems [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A5309 matter?
- This indicates a legislative intent to embed AI governance into public procurement, signaling future contractual obligations. Primary source →
- Who does A5309 affect?
- Organizations providing AI products or services to New York state units are within scope. This includes vendors whose offerings contain or are algorithmic decision systems. The bill's scope extends to the procurement and deployment of AI in public sector contexts, potentially influencing state-level contracting and compliance functions across various industries interacting with New York state agencies. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A5309?
- No fixed deadline — in committee review Primary source →
- What is the current status of A5309?
- As of the last published update, A5309 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A5309?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A5309. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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