Local law · Int 1196-2025
Prohibiting the unauthorized depiction of public officials by artificial intelligence
Official titleShow
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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New York City Council
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
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, James F. Gennaro and 10 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic9
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- Farah N. Louis
- James F. Gennaro
- Althea V. Stevens
- Diana I. Ayala
- Chris Banks
- Sandy Nurse
- Kamillah Hanks
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Justin L. Brannan
- Crystal Hudson
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 13, 2025
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation
NYC Council