New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8595: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8595 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act". Primary sponsor: Steve Otis (Democratic). 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.
Enacts the "New York artificial intelligence transparency for journalism act"; requires developers of generative artificial intelligence systems or services to post certain information on the developer's website regarding video, audio, text and data from a covered publication used to train the generative artificial intelligence system or service; allows journalism providers to bring an action for damages or injunctive relief against developers.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Otis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
“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
- PRINT NUMBER 8595B
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
- PRINT NUMBER 8595A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY