Senate bill · S10574 (2025-26)
Relation to the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations
New York State Senate
Same as A7172, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Sponsor: James Sanders Jr. (State Senator, District 10, Democratic)
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Summary
Requires the division of criminal justice services to promulgate a written protocol for the regulation of the use of artificial intelligence and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations.
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Amends the Executive Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Section 1. Establishes legislative intent. Section 2. Amends Section 837 of the executive law by adding new subdi- vision 24 to regulate the use of AI and facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. Section 3. would provide for the effective date.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why James Sanders Jr. says this is needed
Artificial intelligence and facial recognition technologies have been increasingly utilized in criminal investigations, significantly impact- ing the legal landscape. The lack of transparency in AI methodologies and concerns over their accuracy have led to successful legal challenges against the use of AI-generated evidence. This legislation, seeks to balance the benefits of AI in investigative processes with the need for fairness and reliability in the use of these AI systems.
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Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
- Jun 3, 2026
Rules Report CAL.396
RULES REPORT CAL.396
NY Assembly
- May 26, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate
- May 13, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
- Apr 13, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
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- Mar 5, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Codes
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
- Mar 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
Read the record
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