New York Senate Bill S1962 proposes the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act" [1], aiming to prevent the use of AI algorithms for discrimination against protected classes [2]. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Internet And Technology, signaling legislative intent to establish specific safeguards for AI deployment impacting consumers.

Who does S1962 affect?

Organizations operating AI systems within New York State that interact with consumers or influence decisions concerning individuals are potentially within scope. This legislative effort specifically targets AI algorithms that could lead to discrimination against protected classes, bearing on deployers in sectors such as human resources, financial services, housing, and other areas impacting consumer rights and opportunities.

What is the current status of S1962?

As of the last published update, S1962 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee".

Where can I find the primary source for S1962?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S1962. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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S1962 — NY, US

S1962 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently introduced. New York Senate Bill S1962 introduces proposed legislation to enact an "artificial intelligence consumer protection act" [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-14.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: introduced
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
deployer	Must not use artificial intelligence algorithms to discriminate against protected classes.	—	—
provider	Must ensure artificial intelligence algorithms do not discriminate against protected classes if deployed in New York.	—	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

compliance_officer Track the progress of NY S1962 through the legislative process.
general_counsel Assess potential legal implications of a ban on discriminatory AI algorithms for current and planned operations.
product_manager Identify AI systems currently in use or under development that could potentially lead to discriminatory outcomes against protected classes.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: hr_tech, customer_service_ai, fraud_detection, marketing_personalization, financial_decisions, healthcare_ai, other

Vendors providing AI solutions must be prepared to demonstrate that their algorithms do not discriminate against protected classes, requiring robust bias testing and fairness controls to ensure compliance with potential future regulations.

Sample vendor questions

Does your AI system identify or classify individuals based on protected characteristics?
What measures are in place to prevent the AI system from producing discriminatory outcomes against protected classes?
Can you provide evidence of bias testing or fairness audits for your AI algorithms?
How do you ensure transparency and explainability regarding the factors contributing to AI decisions?
What are your policies for ongoing monitoring of AI systems for discriminatory impact?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation In Senate Committee 1/14/2025

New York S1962 Introduces AI Consumer Protection Against Discrimination

New York Senate Bill S1962 introduces proposed legislation to enact an "artificial intelligence consumer protection act" [1].

This indicates a legislative intent to establish specific consumer protection and anti-discrimination obligations for AI deployers in New York.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S1962?: New York Senate Bill S1962 proposes the "New York artificial intelligence consumer protection act" [1], aiming to prevent the use of AI algorithms for discrimination against protected classes [2]. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Internet And Technology, signaling legislative intent to establish specific safeguards for AI deployment impacting consumers. Primary source →
Why does S1962 matter?: This indicates a legislative intent to establish specific consumer protection and anti-discrimination obligations for AI deployers in New York. Primary source →
Who does S1962 affect?: Organizations operating AI systems within New York State that interact with consumers or influence decisions concerning individuals are potentially within scope. This legislative effort specifically targets AI algorithms that could lead to discrimination against protected classes, bearing on deployers in sectors such as human resources, financial services, housing, and other areas impacting consumer rights and opportunities. Primary source →
What are the key dates for S1962?: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review. Primary source →
What is the current status of S1962?: As of the last published update, S1962 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for S1962?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S1962. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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New York S1962 Introduces AI Consumer Protection Against Discrimination

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