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A9219 — NY, US
A9219 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. Bill A9219 proposes requiring expert consultation for AI development and maintenance in professional fields [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-11-03.
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 review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Consult with experts in the relevant professional field when developing artificial intelligence technology for use in such fields. | — | — |
| deployer | Consult with experts in the relevant professional field when maintaining artificial intelligence technology for use in such fields. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- chief_ai_officer Track legislative progress of NY A9219.
- product_manager Assess current AI development and maintenance workflows for professional applications to identify where expert consultation can be integrated.
- data_scientist Familiarize with requirements for expert consultation in AI projects, particularly for professional fields.
- compliance_officer Develop a framework for documenting expert consultations for AI used in professional fields.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- other
Vendors supplying AI solutions for professional applications in New York will need to demonstrate a robust, documented process for engaging with and incorporating feedback from relevant field experts throughout the AI's development and maintenance lifecycle.
Sample vendor questions
- What processes do you have in place to consult with domain experts during the development and maintenance of AI for professional applications?
- How do you document these consultations and integrate feedback into your AI lifecycle?
- Can you demonstrate how your AI solutions are designed to incorporate insights and feedback from relevant professional experts?
- What mechanisms exist for ongoing expert review and input once the AI system is deployed in a professional setting?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A9219 Mandates Expert Consultation for AI in Professional Fields
Bill A9219 proposes requiring expert consultation for AI development and maintenance in professional fields [1].
This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on AI development methodologies and the integration of domain-specific expertise.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A9219?
- The New York State Assembly has introduced Bill A9219 for the 2025-2026 session [1]. This legislation mandates that artificial intelligence technology intended for use in professional fields must be developed and maintained in consultation with experts from those respective fields [1]. The bill, sponsored by Brian Cunningham, is currently under review by the Assembly Committee on Science and Technology. This initiative represents a preemptive step towards embedding domain-specific oversight into AI development. Primary source →
- Why does A9219 matter?
- This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on AI development methodologies and the integration of domain-specific expertise. Primary source →
- Who does A9219 affect?
- Considerations include AI developers and maintainers operating within or serving New York's professional sectors. This encompasses organizations creating or utilizing AI for tasks in fields such as law, medicine, finance, and engineering, among others, where professional licensure or specialized expertise is typically required. Entities engaged in the lifecycle of AI systems from initial design through ongoing operational maintenance would fall within the scope of this proposed requirement. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A9219?
- No fixed deadline — bill is in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A9219?
- As of the last published update, A9219 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A9219?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A9219. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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