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S8828 — NY, US

S8828 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently enacted. New York Bill S8828, signed by the Governor, establishes transparency and safety requirements for AI model developers [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-08.

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 upon becoming law

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
developerComply with transparency requirements for artificial intelligence models.null
developerComply with safety requirements for artificial intelligence models.null
developerReport to the established office for oversite of AI model developer transparency.null
agencyEstablish an office for oversite of AI model developer transparency and reporting.null

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Enforcement risk score

75
/ 100

Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • compliance_officer Familiarize the organization with new NY state AI transparency and safety requirements.
  • chief_ai_officer Develop internal processes and technical capabilities to meet AI model transparency standards.
  • general_counsel Monitor the establishment of the New York AI oversight office for detailed reporting guidance and regulations.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class
high
Procurement categories
ai_governance, foundation_models, other

Vendors providing AI models to entities operating in New York will need to demonstrate clear compliance with new state-level transparency and safety requirements, including preparing for potential reporting obligations to a new oversight body. This will likely necessitate changes to product documentation, model design, and internal processes.

Sample vendor questions

  1. What transparency measures are built into your AI models?
  2. How do your AI models meet established safety requirements?
  3. What reporting capabilities do your AI models offer to facilitate compliance with regulatory oversight?
  4. Can you provide documentation or a framework detailing your AI model development and deployment transparency?

Intelligence briefs (1)

Frequently asked questions

What is S8828?
New York Bill S8828, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes, has been signed by the Governor, establishing new transparency requirements for developers of artificial intelligence models [1]. The legislation also mandates the creation of a new office to oversee AI model developer transparency and reporting, along with making related provisions [2]. This development introduces new obligations for those involved in AI development within the state. Primary source →
Why does S8828 matter?
This action extends state-level regulatory oversight to AI model developers, creating new compliance obligations for covered entities. Primary source →
Who does S8828 affect?
AI model developers operating in or serving the New York State market are within scope. This includes entities engaged in the creation, training, and deployment of AI models that may be subject to transparency and safety requirements. The establishment of a new oversight office suggests a future regulatory framework that could impact various business functions involved in AI lifecycle management, risk assessment, and reporting obligations within the state. Primary source →
What are the key dates for S8828?
No fixed deadline — effective upon becoming law Primary source →
What is the current status of S8828?
As of the last published update, S8828 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "Signed by Governor". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for S8828?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S8828. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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