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S2698 — NY, US
S2698 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently introduced. This bill proposes that attorneys in civil actions disclose generative AI use in briefs and certify human review [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-22.
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 — proposed legislation in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Certify all filings produced using generative artificial intelligence. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of an appellant's brief. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Certify that content drafted with generative artificial intelligence in an appellant's brief was reviewed and verified by a human. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Assess current practices for using generative AI in legal document drafting. (Upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Develop and implement policies requiring disclosure of generative AI use in civil action filings and appellant briefs. (Upon enactment)
- lawyer Ensure all generative AI-assisted content in filings and briefs is thoroughly reviewed and verified by a human before submission. (Upon enactment)
- general_counsel Establish a certification process for documents produced with generative AI, confirming disclosure and human verification. (Upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Conduct training for legal staff on the new disclosure and certification requirements. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York Bill Proposes Generative AI Disclosure in Civil Legal Filings (S2698)
This bill proposes that attorneys in civil actions disclose generative AI use in briefs and certify human review [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI transparency and accountability within specific professional domains, particularly legal practice.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — proposed legislation in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S2698?
- A New York Senate bill, S2698, proposes to mandate the disclosure of generative artificial intelligence use in drafting legal briefs for civil actions [1]. The legislation also requires attorneys to certify that content produced with AI has undergone human review and verification [2]. This development targets the accuracy and reliability of legal documents in the context of emerging AI tools. Primary source →
- Why does S2698 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI transparency and accountability within specific professional domains, particularly legal practice. Primary source →
- Who does S2698 affect?
- This proposal impacts legal professionals, specifically attorneys and parties involved in civil actions within New York State. Law firms and legal departments deploying AI tools for drafting documents, research, or litigation support would need to adapt internal processes. The scope is defined by the use of generative AI in producing filings, particularly briefs of appellants, necessitating review protocols for AI-generated content. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S2698?
- No fixed deadline — proposed legislation in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S2698?
- As of the last published update, S2698 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S2698?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S2698. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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