Amends Fiscal Year 2026 annual appropriations act to reassign appropriation for Salvation and Social Justice to Greater Mount Zion Community Development Corporation.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Carter and 1 co-sponsor

Excludes AI or autonomous-vehicle productions that displace workers from 'qualified film' status, risking loss of related incentives for those projects.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee

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Bill A 6180 – Summary

Overview

Bill number: A 6180

Title: Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees from the definition of qualified film

Purpose: To modify the definition of “qualified film” so that productions that deploy artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a way that displaces employees would not be eligible for qualified film status (and the associated benefits tied to that status).

Status: Referred to the Ways and Means Committee

Introduced: February 26, 2025

Primary sponsor: Demond Meeks

Notable cosponsors: Angelo Santabarbara, Brian Cunningham, Chantel Jackson, Linda Rosenthal, Eddie Gibbs, Zohran Mamdani, Harry B. Bronson, John Zaccaro Jr., Khaleel Anderson, Sarah Clark

Related/companion bills: A 7634 (prior-session); S 6751 (companion)

What would change (Key Provisions)

Amends the definition of “qualified film” to exclude productions that use AI or autonomous vehicles in a manner that results in the displacement of employees.

By linking eligibility to on-set employment impact, the bill creates a criterion that productions must meet to qualify for the program associated with “qualified film.”

The exact statutory language, scope, and definitions (e.g., what constitutes “displacement,” what constitutes use of AI or autonomous vehicles for the purpose of displacement, and how it is measured) are not provided in the summary, but the core effect is to remove certain productions from eligibility.

Who is affected

Primary effect: Film productions seeking qualification as “qualified film” under applicable New York programs (likely related to tax incentives or credits tied to on-location or locally produced films).

Industry impact: Production companies and studios that might otherwise rely on AI or autonomous-vehicle-enabled efficiency could lose eligibility if those tools are deployed in a way that displaces human workers.

Workforce: Workers in the New York film industry could be protected from displacement in the context of eligibility for qualified film status, depending on how “displacement” is interpreted and enforced.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Placement: Referred to the Ways and Means Committee, indicating a fiscal/financial implications review is anticipated.

Timing: Introduced February 26, 2025; no enactment date provided in the available information.

Process: As a Ways and Means referral, the bill would proceed through committee consideration possibly with a fiscal note, potential amendments, and then to floor for votes if advanced.

Potential implications and context

Policy signal: The bill signals a priority on protecting local employment in film production before granting state-eligible benefits to productions employing AI or autonomous-vehicle systems in a way that displaces workers.

Fiscal considerations: Any change to the qualification criteria could affect the allocation of incentives, required reporting, and administrative oversight handled by the Ways and Means Committee.

Related context

A 7634 (prior session) and S 6751 (companion) indicate ongoing interest in aligning film incentives with labor considerations, potentially in multiple legislative sessions and both houses.