AI Regulation Tracker

What we captured

New York lawmakers introduced a proposed bill that would expand oversight of certain frontier AI developers through reporting, independent evaluations, and authority to limit computing resources or seek court orders halting dangerous activity.

• • Introduced October 29, 2026, by State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Jordan Wright.
• • Would require quarterly reporting and reporting of specified risk or automation increases within 72 hours.
• • Would require independent, state-licensed frontier examiners.
• • Would authorize DIGIT to limit certain computing resources and the attorney general to seek court orders.
• • Referred to the Senate Rules Committee.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 95%

What we captured

Sen. Bill Cassidy released a discussion draft proposing a five-year CMS Innovation Center model to test Medicare payment for AI applications that perform clinical functions autonomously. The draft has not been introduced or voted on.

• • The draft was released Oct. 29, 2026, and has not been introduced or voted on.
• • It proposes a five-year Medicare payment model for autonomous clinical AI, starting no later than 24 months after enactment.
• • The draft requires beneficiary notice and says participation cannot reduce Medicare appeal rights.
• • Public comments are due Dec. 1, 2026.

Source evidence

Confidence 96% / Completeness 95%

What we captured

New York enacted Senate Bill S9051B, restricting certain AI companion features for minors and establishing age-verification, data-handling, and enforcement requirements.

• • Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill S9051B on October 28, 2026.
• • The law restricts covered AI companion features for minors, including simulated emotional relationships and harmful-behavior encouragement.
• • An amendment announced by Sen. Kristen Gonzalez's office moved the implementation date to June 1, 2027; the published law text still lists January 1.

Source evidence

Confidence 98% / Completeness 100%

What we captured

Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.9051/A.10379 into law, prohibiting specified harmful chatbot behaviors toward users under 18 in New York and authorizing enforcement by the state Attorney General.

• • Signed into law October 28, 2026.
• • Restricts chatbot conduct toward users under 18 in New York, including encouraging self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, or substance abuse.
• • Authorizes the New York Attorney General to impose financial penalties, require chatbot modifications, and recover profits from prohibited engagement with minors.
• • The article does not specify an effective date.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 95%

What we captured

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a law restricting chatbot interactions with children, including prohibitions on encouraging self-harm or secrecy and on sexually explicit exchanges. The article says it takes effect in January but does not specify the year or exact date.

• • Hochul announced the law at a summit on Oct. 28, 2026.
• • The article describes the measure as a new law and says it will take effect in January, without specifying the year.

Source evidence

Confidence 82% / Completeness 95%

What we captured

New York enacted restrictions on defined unsafe AI companion chatbot features in interactions with children under 18, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

• • Hochul signed the legislation on Oct. 28, 2026.
• • The law defines a dozen unsafe AI companion features and applies to chatbot interactions with people under 18.
• • The state attorney general's office may sue developers over violations.
• • Penalties could include monetary damages, shutting down a chatbot, and destroying data.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 100%

What we captured

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bills restricting certain AI chatbot interactions with minors and requiring security safeguards and labeling for internet-connected baby monitors sold in the state.

• • Hochul signed the two bills on Oct. 28, 2026.
• • The chatbot law requires proof of age over 18 to access certain features and prohibits specified chatbot conduct toward children.
• • The Attorney General's office is responsible for enforcing the chatbot rules; violations can result in fines of up to $25,000.
• • The baby-monitor law requires intrusion safeguards and clear safety labeling.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 95%

What we captured

New York enacted S 9051, restricting specified chatbot features for minors and requiring age verification and data deletion.

• • Hochul signed S 9051 on Oct. 28, 2026.
• • The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
• • Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation may be sought by the attorney general.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 100%

What we captured

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law restricting unsafe companion-chatbot features for minors; it takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.

• • Hochul signed Senate Bill 9051B/State Assembly Bill 10379C on Oct. 28, 2026.
• • The law prohibits 12 categories of unsafe chatbot features for minors.
• • The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
• • Penalties can reach USD 25,000 per violation.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 100%

What we captured

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law requiring age verification by AI companies and imposing safety restrictions on chatbots used by minors or users whose adult status is unconfirmed.

• • Age verification must include a method that does not rely entirely on government ID.
• • Companies must delete age information after use.
• • The law takes effect six months after signing.
• • Civil penalties may reach $25,000 per violation.

Source evidence

Confidence 99% / Completeness 95%