NYC Council Introduction 1118

intro.nyc/1118-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Chatbot data privacy, security, and transparency.
Status: Committee Committee of the Whole
Sponsored by Frank Morano
Introduced: October 8, 2026

This bill would impose requirements and restrictions on companies that provide chatbots, including requirements related to data security and privacy, the right of chatbot users to access their own data, and restrictions on how chatbot providers can use chatbot user data. In addition, the bill would require disclosure to users that they are not interacting with a human and prohibit communications indicating that chatbots can provide advice equivalent to that of a licensed professional.