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S1815 — NY, US
S1815 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill requires publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in books before their sale [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-14.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Senate Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | Disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence in books created wholly or partially with such technology before the completion of sale. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor legislative progress of NY S1815 regarding AI disclosure requirements for books.
- product_manager Assess current book creation workflows to identify stages where generative AI may be used and would require disclosure.
- general_counsel Advise on the specific legal implications and scope of AI disclosure for books if NY S1815 is enacted.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Senate Bill S1815: AI Disclosure for Book Publishers
The proposed bill requires publishers to disclose the use of generative AI in books before their sale [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI transparency and content provenance within creative industries.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1815?
- New York Senate Bill S1815 (2025-2026 session) proposes that publishers of books created wholly or partially using generative artificial intelligence must disclose such use prior to sale [1]. This requirement applies comprehensively to both printed and digital books, covering various formats including text, pictures, audio, puzzles, and games [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S1815 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI transparency and content provenance within creative industries. Primary source →
- Who does S1815 affect?
- This proposal directly impacts publishers producing books in New York or for sale within the state, particularly those leveraging generative AI for content creation, including text, images, or audio elements. This includes traditional publishing houses, self-publishing platforms, and digital content creators whose works fall under the broad definition of 'books' as specified. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1815?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1815?
- As of the last published update, S1815 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1815?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S1815. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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