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Local law · Int 0504-2026

Prohibiting the unauthorized depiction of public officials by artificial intelligence

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 5, 2026

Sponsor: Nantasha M. Williams (Council Member, District 27, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the unauthorized depiction of public officials by artificial intelligence

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would permit elected officials and candidates for elected office to notify, in writing, owners of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems that they do not authorize those systems to produce manipulated audio, photos, or videos with their likeness. After a notification is provided, owners of generative AI systems would be required to implement methods that would prohibit uses from generating media of those elected officials or candidates. Any entity that violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and can be fined up to $2,500 per depiction. This would not apply where the media is processed by a third party over which an owner has no control. An elected official or candidate can also seek injunctive relief prohibiting use of their image.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee of the Whole

Also referred to Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation.

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Cosponsors

14

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic13
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Oct 5, 2026

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee of the Whole

  2. Oct 5, 2026

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee of the Whole

  3. Sep 25, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Re-referred to Committee by Council to the Committee of the Whole

    NYC Council

  4. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  5. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

    NYC Council

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