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S7896 — NY, US
S7896 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Senate Bill S7896 introduces proposed requirements for AI and software tools utilized in health insurance utilization review [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-05-13.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York Bill S7896: AI Safeguards for Health Insurance Review
New York Senate Bill S7896 introduces proposed requirements for AI and software tools utilized in health insurance utilization review [1].
This development bears on the expanding regulatory scope for AI in healthcare decision-making, particularly concerning insurance processes.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S7896?
- New York Senate Bill S7896, currently in the Health Committee, seeks to establish requirements and safeguards for artificial intelligence and other software tools used in health and accident insurance utilization review [1], [2]. This legislation aims to regulate the application of AI, algorithms, or similar technologies in assessing the medical necessity of healthcare services. The bill's progression is being monitored as it moves through the legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does S7896 matter?
- This development bears on the expanding regulatory scope for AI in healthcare decision-making, particularly concerning insurance processes. Primary source →
- Who does S7896 affect?
- Organizations acting as health and accident insurers operating in New York State would be directly affected by this proposed legislation. This includes entities that deploy or contract for AI, algorithms, or other software tools to conduct utilization review processes for medical necessity determinations. The bill's scope specifically targets healthcare AI applications that influence patient access to services through insurance coverage decisions. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S7896?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of S7896?
- As of the last published update, S7896 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S7896?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S7896. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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