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S8214 — NY, US
S8214 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill requires registration for AI-related companies based on their primary business purpose and NAIC code [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-01-12.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- 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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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Register with the state if the company's primary business purpose is related to artificial intelligence, as evidenced by its NAIC code. | null | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the status of New York Senate Bill S8214 regarding AI company registration.
- general_counsel Assess whether the company's primary business purpose aligns with artificial intelligence activities, particularly based on NAIC codes.
- compliance_officer Prepare for potential new registration requirements if NY S8214 becomes law.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- other
Companies acting as vendors with a primary AI business purpose in New York would be directly affected by this bill and need to comply with registration if it passes. Clients procuring AI services should verify vendor compliance.
Sample vendor questions
- Are you registered as an AI company in New York State, or do you anticipate needing to register under proposed laws like S8214?
- How do you identify your primary business purpose, particularly concerning AI activities and NAIC codes?
- What processes do you have in place to comply with state-level AI company registration requirements?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill S8214 Proposes AI Company Registration Based on Primary Business Purpose
The proposed bill requires registration for AI-related companies based on their primary business purpose and NAIC code [1].
This development signals a potential new regulatory approach for AI providers, focusing on business classification rather than specific AI system risk.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee.
Primary source →New York Bill S8214: AI Company Registration Based on NAIC Code
New York Senate bill S8214 was introduced, proposing AI company registration based on NAIC codes [1].
This development bears on the regulatory scope of AI deployer registration obligations within New York.
Deadline: No fixed deadline specified; would be effective immediately upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S8214?
- New York Senate Bill S8214, currently under review in the Senate Committee on Internet And Technology, introduces a requirement for certain companies whose primary business purpose is related to artificial intelligence to register. This proposed registration would be evidenced by the company's North American Industry Classification System (NAIC) code [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S8214 matter?
- This development signals a potential new regulatory approach for AI providers, focusing on business classification rather than specific AI system risk. Primary source →
- Who does S8214 affect?
- Companies with a primary business purpose related to artificial intelligence are within scope, particularly those whose business activities are identifiable via specific NAIC codes. This could affect developers, providers, and certain deployers of AI solutions whose core operations are centered on AI, operating or intending to operate within New York State. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S8214?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S8214?
- As of the last published update, S8214 is at the "committee" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S8214?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S8214. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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