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A7172 — NY, US
A7172 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. This bill would require the DCJS to promulgate a protocol for AI and facial recognition in criminal investigations [2]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-03-21.
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 — bill is in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Promulgate a written protocol for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the progress of Bill A7172 through the New York Legislature.
- chief_ai_officer Prepare for the development of a written protocol regulating AI and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations, should the bill pass.
- general_counsel Review potential legal implications and requirements for the division of criminal justice services regarding AI and facial recognition technology.
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY A7172: Mandates Protocol for AI/Facial Recognition in Criminal Investigations
This bill would require the DCJS to promulgate a protocol for AI and facial recognition in criminal investigations [2].
This signals emerging public sector deployer obligations for AI and facial recognition in law enforcement, impacting oversight and use-case boundaries.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in committee.
Primary source →NY A7172: AI & Facial Recognition Protocol for Criminal Investigations
New York Assembly Bill A7172 proposes to require a state agency to develop a protocol for AI and facial recognition use in criminal investigations [1].
This signals a potential shift towards formalizing governance frameworks for law enforcement's use of AI, impacting public sector deployer obligations and oversight mechanisms.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A7172?
- New York Assembly Bill A7172 (2025-2026 session) mandates the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to establish a written protocol [2]. This protocol will govern the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technologies specifically within criminal investigations [1], [2]. The bill is currently in the Assembly Codes Committee [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A7172 matter?
- This signals emerging public sector deployer obligations for AI and facial recognition in law enforcement, impacting oversight and use-case boundaries. Primary source →
- Who does A7172 affect?
- Organizations providing AI or facial recognition technologies to New York State law enforcement agencies, as well as the agencies themselves, fall within scope. This includes AI systems deployed for criminal investigations, affecting functions such as forensic analysis, suspect identification, and evidence processing within the criminal justice system. The primary jurisdiction affected is New York State. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A7172?
- No fixed deadline — bill is in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A7172?
- As of the last published update, A7172 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A7172?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A7172. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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