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S7599 — NY, US
S7599 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently enacted. New York governmental agencies are now required to conduct impact assessments and disclose their use of automated decision-making tools [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-04-23.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- enacted
- Bill status
- Signed by Governor
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Conduct impact assessments for automated decision-making systems. | — | — |
| agency | Disclose the automated decision-making tools utilized. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Identify all automated decision-making tools currently in use or planned for use within the agency.
- compliance_officer Develop and implement a standardized process for conducting impact assessments for all automated decision-making tools.
- general_counsel Review and update agency policies to ensure compliance with new disclosure requirements for automated decision-making tools.
- board_director Oversee the establishment of internal controls and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance with automated decision-making regulations.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- government, other
Government agencies procuring AI/automated decision-making tools will need to ensure vendors can support their new obligations for impact assessments and disclosure. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed documentation and functionality that enables compliance.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your automated decision-making tool or service support our agency's obligation to conduct impact assessments?
- What documentation can you provide regarding the design, data sources, and performance of your automated decision-making tools to facilitate disclosure requirements?
- Does your solution offer features or APIs that allow for transparent reporting of its use and decision-making processes?
- How do you ensure your automated decision-making tools comply with regulatory requirements for government use?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Enacts Government AI Accountability Bill S7599
New York governmental agencies are now required to conduct impact assessments and disclose their use of automated decision-making tools [2].
This introduces mandatory AI governance obligations for public sector deployers, signaling a trend towards state-level accountability for government AI use.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S7599?
- New York's S7599, signed by the Governor, establishes regulations for automated decision-making within state agencies [1]. The bill mandates that governmental bodies conduct impact assessments and disclose the utilization of automated decision-making tools [2]. This new law aims to bring transparency and oversight to public sector AI deployment, focusing on accountability for governmental agencies. Primary source →
- Why does S7599 matter?
- This introduces mandatory AI governance obligations for public sector deployers, signaling a trend towards state-level accountability for government AI use. Primary source →
- Who does S7599 affect?
- This legislation directly affects all New York State governmental agencies and departments that currently deploy or plan to deploy automated decision-making tools. Organizations that develop or provide AI solutions to New York State agencies will also need to understand the new assessment and disclosure requirements. The scope encompasses a wide range of public services where AI might be used for decision support or automation, from administrative processes to public resource allocation. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S7599?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately Primary source →
- What is the current status of S7599?
- As of the last published update, S7599 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "Signed by Governor". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S7599?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S7599. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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