New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 399: Prohibits robots and uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with weapons
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 399 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits robots and uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with weapons. Primary sponsor: Clyde Vanel (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with a weapon within the state.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyde Vanel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Sam Berger | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jake Blumencranz | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 15 |
| Brian Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rebecca Kassay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Angelo Santabarbara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Michaelle Solages | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| David Weprin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES