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A8546 — NY, US
A8546 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A8546 proposes mandating disclosure of generative AI use in civil action filings and certification of human verification [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-05-20.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Assembly
- Chamber
- Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — status is "In Assembly Committee."
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Certify filings produced using generative artificial intelligence in a civil action. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of an appellant's brief. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Certify that the content drafted using generative artificial intelligence in an appellant's brief was reviewed and verified by a human. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of A8546 and similar bills regarding AI use in legal practice. (Ongoing)
- compliance_officer Develop internal policies and training for legal teams on the appropriate use and disclosure of generative AI in legal filings, in anticipation of potential requirements. (Upon enactment)
- legal Establish a process for accurately tracking and documenting the use of generative AI in drafting court documents, particularly appellant briefs. (Upon enactment)
- legal Implement a rigorous human review and verification protocol for any content generated by AI used in court filings to ensure accuracy and compliance. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A8546: Generative AI Disclosure & Verification for Civil Filings
New York Bill A8546 proposes mandating disclosure of generative AI use in civil action filings and certification of human verification [1].
This signals emerging legislative focus on AI accountability and transparency within legal professional workflows, specifically for content used in judicial processes.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — status is "In Assembly Committee."
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A8546?
- New York Bill A8546 (2025-2026) proposes mandating disclosure of generative AI use in drafting legal filings for civil actions [1]. The bill would require certification that such filings, including AI-generated content, have undergone human review and verification [1]. This legislation is currently under review in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. Primary source →
- Why does A8546 matter?
- This signals emerging legislative focus on AI accountability and transparency within legal professional workflows, specifically for content used in judicial processes. Primary source →
- Who does A8546 affect?
- Legal professionals, law firms, and corporate legal departments operating within or engaging with the New York civil justice system are directly within scope. The proposed requirements bear on the drafting and submission of legal briefs and other civil action filings where generative AI tools may be employed. This encompasses any organization involved in litigation where AI-assisted content creation is utilized. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A8546?
- No fixed deadline — status is "In Assembly Committee." Primary source →
- What is the current status of A8546?
- As of the last published update, A8546 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A8546?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A8546. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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