New York AI Companion Models Law (2025 Budget)
New York AI Companion Models Law (2025 Budget) in New York: active, effective November 5, 2025. Applies to Operators of AI companion models in New York. Age range: All users (minor safety focus). Safety protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or self-harm
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York |
|---|---|
| Category | AI Chatbot Safety |
| Status | active |
| Effective date | November 5, 2025 |
| Age range | All users (minor safety focus) |
| Applies to | Operators of AI companion models in New York |
Key requirements
- Safety protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or self-harm
- Referral to crisis services upon identifying self-harm risk
- Clear, regular disclosures that users are interacting with AI, not a human
Notes
Enacted in the FY2026 state budget (2025). Being expanded by the Kids Chatbot Safety Act (S 9051), tracked separately.
Frequently asked
What does New York AI Companion Models Law (2025 Budget) require?
Safety protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or self-harm Referral to crisis services upon identifying self-harm risk Clear, regular disclosures that users are interacting with AI, not a human
Who must comply with New York AI Companion Models Law (2025 Budget) in New York?
Operators of AI companion models in New York
When does New York AI Companion Models Law (2025 Budget) take effect and what is its status?
Effective November 5, 2025. Current status: active. Enacted in the FY2026 state budget (2025). Being expanded by the Kids Chatbot Safety Act (S 9051), tracked separately.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Child Data Protection Act | New York | Consumer Privacy | active | June 20, 2025 |
| New York SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) | New York | Social Media | pending | January 25, 2027 |
| New York Social Media Warning Labels (S 4505 / A 5346) | New York | Social Media | pending | Signed December 2025 (amended 2026) |
| California Companion AI Chatbot Safety Act (SB 243) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | active | January 1, 2026 |
| California Adam's Law — Companion Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 1119) | California | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Colorado AI Companion Chatbot Safety Act (HB 26-1263) | Colorado | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| Connecticut AI Responsibility and Transparency Act — Chatbot Minor Protections (SB 5 / P.A. 26-15) | Connecticut | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | January 1, 2027 (minor provisions); October 1, 2026 (general) |
| Georgia AI Chatbot Disclosure and Child Safety Act (SB 540) | Georgia | AI Chatbot Safety | pending | July 1, 2027 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: NIST AI RMF policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: NIST AI RMF Implementation Policy (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: Pillar 06 Companion — The 2026 AI Risk Register (ciso.diy)