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S9640 — NY, US
S9640 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The proposed bill introduces requirements for disclosing and verifying generative AI use in civil action filings [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-05-16.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- In Senate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Certify filings produced using generative artificial intelligence in a civil action. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Include a disclosure of the use of generative artificial intelligence in the drafting of an appellant's brief. | Upon enactment | — |
| user | Certify that the content of an appellant's brief drafted using generative artificial intelligence was reviewed and verified by a human. | 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 New York Senate Bill S9640. (Ongoing)
- general_counsel Develop internal policies requiring disclosure and human verification for legal filings and briefs drafted using generative AI, in anticipation of potential enactment. (Before enactment)
- legal If enacted, ensure all civil action filings and appellant briefs drafted with generative AI include explicit disclosures and human verification certifications. (Upon enactment)
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY S9640: Disclosure & Verification for Generative AI in Civil Actions
The proposed bill introduces requirements for disclosing and verifying generative AI use in civil action filings [1].
This development bears on attorney obligations for AI-generated content transparency and accuracy within judicial proceedings.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee.
Primary source →NY S9640: Generative AI Disclosure Proposed for Civil Action Filings
New York's S9640 bill proposes mandatory disclosure and human verification for generative AI use in civil action filings [1].
This development signals an emerging regulatory focus on AI transparency and accountability within legal practice, particularly for content generation.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill remains in Senate Committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S9640?
- New York Senate Bill S9640 proposes to mandate disclosure for generative AI use in civil actions. The legislation specifies that filings produced with generative AI require certification [1]. Furthermore, appellant briefs must include a disclosure of generative AI use in drafting, along with certification that human review and verification of the content occurred [2]. This bill is currently in the Senate Judiciary Committee. Primary source →
- Why does S9640 matter?
- This development bears on attorney obligations for AI-generated content transparency and accuracy within judicial proceedings. Primary source →
- Who does S9640 affect?
- Companies in scope typically include law firms, legal departments, and individual attorneys involved in civil litigation within New York State. This pertains specifically to the use of generative artificial intelligence tools for drafting legal filings, such as appellant briefs. Considerations include the integration of AI tools into legal workflows and the associated review and certification processes. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S9640?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S9640?
- As of the last published update, S9640 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S9640?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/S9640. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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