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A9253 — NY, US
A9253 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill introduces requirements for law enforcement agencies to inventory and publicly disclose policies for AI tools [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-11-21.
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 — currently in Assembly Committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Conduct an inventory of any artificial intelligence used to aid criminal investigations. | — | — |
| agency | Develop a publicly-available policy for any artificial intelligence used to aid criminal investigations. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the status of NY A9253 for potential enactment.
- compliance_officer Assess current AI systems used in criminal investigations for inventory purposes.
- general_counsel Begin drafting internal guidelines for a public AI use policy.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill A9253 Mandates AI Use Disclosure for Law Enforcement Agencies
The proposed bill introduces requirements for law enforcement agencies to inventory and publicly disclose policies for AI tools [1].
This signals a legislative trend toward mandatory AI transparency and governance for public sector deployers, particularly in law enforcement.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A9253?
- New York Assembly Bill A9253, sponsored by Linda Rosenthal, mandates that policing agencies conduct an inventory of all artificial intelligence used in criminal investigations [1]. It further requires these agencies to develop and make publicly available policies outlining the use of such AI tools [1]. The bill, currently under review in the Assembly Codes Committee, targets enhanced transparency in law enforcement's adoption of AI technologies. This legislation is part of the 2025-2026 session. Primary source →
- Why does A9253 matter?
- This signals a legislative trend toward mandatory AI transparency and governance for public sector deployers, particularly in law enforcement. Primary source →
- Who does A9253 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects law enforcement agencies operating within New York State, including municipal, county, and state policing bodies. The scope extends to any artificial intelligence system employed to aid criminal investigations, encompassing applications such as predictive policing, facial recognition, surveillance analytics, and data processing tools used for investigative purposes. Organizations that develop or provide AI technologies to these agencies may also face downstream compliance considerations. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A9253?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A9253?
- As of the last published update, A9253 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A9253?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A9253. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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