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S9236 — NY, US
S9236 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The bill expands the definition of falsely reporting an incident to include AI-generated communications [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-02-18.
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 review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Do not falsely report an incident using communications generated by artificial intelligence. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the legislative progress of NY S9236 to understand potential amendments to criminal law regarding AI misuse. (Ongoing)
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY Bill S9236: AI-Generated Content in False Incident Reporting Definition
The bill expands the definition of falsely reporting an incident to include AI-generated communications [1].
This broadens the scope of digital content subject to legal scrutiny, signalling evolving enforcement considerations for AI-generated output.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S9236?
- New York Senate Bill S9236 (2025-2026 session) is currently undergoing committee review. It proposes to include communications generated using artificial intelligence within the existing definition of falsely reporting an incident in the third degree [1]. This legislative action aims to broaden the scope of what constitutes a false report to encompass emerging AI-driven communication methods and their potential misuse. Primary source →
- Why does S9236 matter?
- This broadens the scope of digital content subject to legal scrutiny, signalling evolving enforcement considerations for AI-generated output. Primary source →
- Who does S9236 affect?
- This development affects organizations or individuals whose AI systems generate or process content that could be construed as reporting an incident. Considerations include entities utilizing AI for public safety communications, crisis management, or news dissemination, particularly those operating within New York State. The bill's focus on "falsely reporting an incident" indicates a potential impact on developers and deployers of generative AI models whose outputs might inadvertently or intentionally be used in such contexts. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S9236?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S9236?
- As of the last published update, S9236 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S9236?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S9236. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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