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S8214 — NY, US
S8214 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. NY Bill S8214 seeks to establish a registration requirement for certain AI-focused companies [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update 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 legislative committee review
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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 (1)
NY Bill S8214 Proposes AI Company Registration Based on NAIC Code
NY Bill S8214 seeks to establish a registration requirement for certain AI-focused companies [1].
This development expands the regulatory scope for AI companies by introducing classification based on primary business purpose and NAIC codes.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative committee review
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S8214?
- New York Senate Bill S8214 (2023-2024) proposes to require registration for specific companies primarily engaged in artificial intelligence. This registration requirement applies to firms whose principal business purpose is linked to AI, with identification based on their North American Industry Classification System (NAIC) code [1], [2]. The bill is currently under review in the Senate Committee on Internet and Technology. Primary source →
- Why does S8214 matter?
- This development expands the regulatory scope for AI companies by introducing classification based on primary business purpose and NAIC codes. Primary source →
- Who does S8214 affect?
- Organizations operating in New York State whose core business operations are demonstrably linked to artificial intelligence, particularly those developing or deploying foundation models, may be in scope. Considerations include how "primary business purpose" is interpreted and applied through NAIC codes, which could impact a broad range of AI developers and providers. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S8214?
- No fixed deadline — currently in legislative committee review 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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