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New York / Toys

S 9408-A / A 11144-B

Prohibiting the manufacture and sale of chatbot toys; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof

Bill pending

Passed the Senate 57-3 on June 1, 2026 and the Assembly on June 2, 2026 (A 11144-B substituted by S 9408-A); the bill page shows no delivery to the Governor, signature or veto as of Oct 21, 2026.

Chatbot Laws · verified Oct. 21, 2026

Would ban manufacturing, exchanging, holding for sale, distributing or selling chatbot toys in New York, meaning children's toys with an AI companion built in. The Attorney General could seek up to $15,000 per day per violation. The ban would expire five years after it takes effect.

Who it would cover

Any person or entity that makes, distributes or sells a children's toy (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2057c(g)) with an embedded AI companion.

What it would require

Other dutiesProhibits manufacturing, exchanging, holding for sale, distributing or selling any chatbot toy in New York.§ 1801

Enforcement

Enforced byAttorney General§ 1802
Private lawsuitsNo
PenaltiesAttorney General may sue to enjoin and seek civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day for each violation; no proof of injury needed once a violation of § 1801 is shown.

Related laws

Sources

  1. NY Senate bill page S9408-A Supports: actions, votes, text.
  2. NY Senate bill page A11144-B Supports: Assembly action June 2, 2026.

Questions

Has New York S 9408-A / A 11144-B passed?

No. It is not law as of November 4, 2026. Passed the Senate 57-3 on June 1, 2026 and the Assembly on June 2, 2026 (A 11144-B substituted by S 9408-A); the bill page shows no delivery to the Governor, signature or veto as of Oct 21, 2026.

Who would New York S 9408-A / A 11144-B apply to?

Any person or entity that makes, distributes or sells a children's toy (as defined in 15 U.S.C. § 2057c(g)) with an embedded AI companion.

Who would enforce New York S 9408-A / A 11144-B?

Attorney General. Penalties: Attorney General may sue to enjoin and seek civil penalties of up to $15,000 per day for each violation; no proof of injury needed once a violation of § 1801 is shown.

Can people sue under New York S 9408-A / A 11144-B?

No. It would not create a private right to sue; enforcement is by Attorney General.