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A-01509
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USA
● Pending
New York Assembly Bill 1509 — An Act to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring publishers of books created with the use of generative artificial intelligence to contain a disclosure of such use
Requires that any book published in New York that was wholly or partially created using generative artificial intelligence must conspicuously disclose that fact on the cover of the book. The requirement applies to all printed and digital books regardless of target audience, including books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, or any combination thereof. The bill provides a broad definition of generative artificial intelligence encompassing machine learning, automation, and algorithmic systems. No enforcement mechanism, penalties, or private right of action are specified in the bill text.
Passage Likelihood
Low
Chamber No passage
Committee No action
Majority party Yes
Bipartisan No
Prior session None
Legislative History
2025-01-10 committee referral referred to consumer affairs and protection
2026-01-07 committee referral referred to consumer affairs and protection
Mapped Requirements
T-02 AI Content Labeling & Provenance
Official Sources
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Entry Last Reviewed
2026-04-01
AI generated
Summary

Requires that any book published in New York that was wholly or partially created using generative artificial intelligence must conspicuously disclose that fact on the cover of the book. The requirement applies to all printed and digital books regardless of target audience, including books consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, or any combination thereof. The bill provides a broad definition of generative artificial intelligence encompassing machine learning, automation, and algorithmic systems. No enforcement mechanism, penalties, or private right of action are specified in the bill text.

Enforcement & Penalties
Enforcement Authority
No enforcement mechanism is specified in the bill. The bill amends the General Business Law but does not designate an enforcement authority, create a private right of action, or specify penalties for noncompliance. Enforcement would presumably fall under the general enforcement powers of the New York Attorney General over the General Business Law.
Penalties
The bill does not specify any penalties, damages, or remedies for violations.
Who Is Covered
Compliance Obligations 1 obligation · click obligation ID to open requirement page
T-02 AI Content Labeling & Provenance · T-02.1 · Deployer · Content Generation
Gen. Bus. Law § 338(1)-(2)
Plain Language
Any book published in New York that was created wholly or partially using generative AI must carry a conspicuous disclosure on its cover stating that AI was used in its creation. This applies to all printed and digital books regardless of target audience, encompassing books made up of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games, or any combination. The obligation falls on the publisher of the book. The definition of generative AI is exceptionally broad — it encompasses virtually any machine learning, automation, or algorithmic system, which could sweep in tools like spell-checkers, grammar correction software, or layout automation. The bill does not specify the precise wording of the required disclosure, only that it must be conspicuous and appear on the cover.
Statutory Text
1. Any book that was wholly or partially created through the use of generative artificial intelligence, published in this state, shall conspicuously disclose upon the cover of the book, that such book was created with the use of generative artificial intelligence. 2. Books subject to the provisions of this section shall include, but not be limited to, all printed and digital books, regardless of such books' target age group or audience, consisting of text, pictures, audio, puzzles, games or any combination thereof.