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A 9253

Relates to disclosure of the use of artificial intelligence by law enforcement agencies

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Rosenthal

New York bill requiring law enforcement agencies to publicly disclose their use of artificial intelligence tools and systems in policing operations.

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Bill Summary · A 9253

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 9253 requires New York law enforcement agencies to disclose their use of artificial intelligence tools and systems to the public. The bill establishes transparency requirements for how police departments deploy AI technologies in investigations, surveillance, and decision-making processes. This represents an effort to bring public oversight to an increasingly opaque area of law enforcement operations.

Why is this important

AI systems used in policing can significantly affect public safety outcomes, individual rights, and fairness in law enforcement. Without disclosure requirements, communities have no way to know if they're subject to facial recognition, predictive policing algorithms, or other AI tools that may have documented biases or accuracy problems. Public transparency can enable informed debate about which AI applications are acceptable and help identify problematic deployments before they cause harm.

Potential points of contention

  • Law enforcement concerns: Police departments may argue that disclosing specific AI tools, vendors, or methodologies could compromise investigations or give criminals tactical advantages
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: The bill's language regarding what constitutes "use of artificial intelligence" may be unclear—does it apply only to dedicated AI systems or also to standard database searches and algorithms?
  • Implementation costs and burden: Creating and maintaining public disclosure systems could impose administrative and financial burdens on already-stretched police budgets, potentially affecting resource allocation to other priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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