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Int 1119-2026 Bill Committee

Requiring the creation of an artificial intelligence model emergency response plan.

Where it stands: In the Committee of the Whole; last step: sent to committee on Oct 8, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would require the Office of Technology and Innovation’s Cyber Command, along with New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM), to develop or update an emergency response plan concerning artificial intelligence model-related threats to New York City’s infrastructure, operations, and public health and welfare. This plan would have to be submitted to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council. Cyber Command and NYCEM would have to review, and update as appropriate, the plan on an annual basis. Additionally, they would have to submit annual progress reports to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council on artificial intelligence emergencies in the prior 12 months and on implementation of the plan.

Timeline

  1. Mon, Oct 5, 2026
    Public hearing: Committee of the Whole
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee of the Whole: “Hearing on P-C Item by Comm” · meeting
  2. Mon, Oct 5, 2026
    Committee of the Whole postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee of the Whole: “P-C Item Laid Over by Comm” · meeting
  3. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  4. Thu, Oct 8, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.