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T2026-2600

Introduced

Establishing a private cause of action for certain harms arising from third-party misuse of artificial intelligence models.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing a private cause of action for certain harms arising from third-party misuse of artificial intelligence models

Type

Introduction

Introduced

2026-10-08

Committee

Committee of the Whole

Sponsors

Farah N. Louis(Prime)Virginia Maloney

Documents

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Action History

2026-10-08
Introduced by Council
City Council
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