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S933 — NY, US
S933 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently introduced. New York S933 seeks to create a Chief AI Officer role responsible for statewide AI policy development and governance [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- In Assembly Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York State | Establish the position of chief artificial intelligence officer. | Upon enactment | — |
| Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer | Develop statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance. | Ongoing, upon appointment | — |
| Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer | Coordinate the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools. | Ongoing, upon appointment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- board_director Monitor the status of S933 in the New York Legislature to understand potential new state-level AI governance. (Ongoing)
- compliance_officer Assess internal AI use cases and governance structures in anticipation of potential new statewide policies and coordination requirements. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York S933 Proposes Statewide Chief AI Officer Role
New York S933 seeks to create a Chief AI Officer role responsible for statewide AI policy development and governance [1].
This bill introduces a centralized AI governance function at the state level, impacting future policy and coordination for public sector AI deployments.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S933?
- New York Senate Bill S933 (2025-2026) proposes the establishment of a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO) position within the state government [1]. This role would encompass functions such as developing statewide AI policies and governance, and coordinating AI-related activities across all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies, and authorities [2]. The bill is currently in the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations. Primary source →
- Why does S933 matter?
- This bill introduces a centralized AI governance function at the state level, impacting future policy and coordination for public sector AI deployments. Primary source →
- Who does S933 affect?
- This legislative proposal primarily affects New York State government entities, including all departments, boards, commissions, agencies, and authorities that currently use or plan to use artificial intelligence tools. Public sector AI procurement, data handling, and operational policies would fall under the purview of the proposed Chief AI Officer, signaling a potential shift in how state-level AI initiatives are designed, evaluated, and deployed. Organizations contracting with New York State for AI-related services could also experience downstream effects as statewide policies are developed. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S933?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of S933?
- As of the last published update, S933 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S933?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S933. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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