Safe by Design Act (Part Y of Chapter 58 of the Laws of 2026)
New York | A 10008 (Chapter 58 of 2026)
Categories
Key Requirements
Requires reasonable and technically feasible age assurance before users can access AI companions and establishes additional protections for children under 13, including parental consent and parental oversight of interactions. Authorizes the Attorney General to promulgate rules identifying acceptable age-assurance methods, considering platform size, resources, technical capability, cost and effectiveness of age determination techniques, audience, and prevalent industry practice.
Regulated Parties
'Covered platforms' and their operators, including operators of AI companions
Enforcement
Attorney General rulemaking and enforcement
Sources
Notes
Assembly bill status page shows passed Assembly and Senate, delivered to and signed by the Governor on 05/26/2026, enacted as Chapter 58. New York's separate 'Kids Chatbot Safety Act' (S 9051-B) passed both chambers in June 2026 but was awaiting the Governor's action as of this research (deadline December 31, 2026).
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