Local law · T2026-2600
Establishing a private cause of action for certain harms arising from third-party misuse of artificial intelligence models
New York City Council
Sponsor: Virginia Maloney (Council Member, District 4, Democratic)
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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
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Summary
This bill would create a private right of action against companies that make artificial intelligence models available for commercial or public use when third parties cause harm by misuse or malicious use of artificial intelligence models. A person could bring a claim if the harm was foreseeable and the company failed to implement reasonable safeguards against the misuse or malicious use that caused the harm.
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Full history
- Oct 8, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Oct 5, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm
Committee of the Whole
- Oct 5, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was P-C Item Laid Over by Comm
Committee of the Whole
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