Bill > S00463

This bill introduces a new article to New York's General Obligations Law that prohibits individuals or entities from knowingly or recklessly creating, maintaining, or contributing to conditions that endanger public safety through content promotion, particularly via algorithms or automated systems. Specifically, the bill targets three types of harmful content: material that advocates for using force and is likely to incite imminent lawless action, content that advocates for self-harm and is likely to produce imminent self-harm, and statements or theories that are false or fraudulent and likely to endanger public health or safety. The bill defines these actions as a public nuisance and provides enforcement mechanisms for both government officials and private individuals. The Attorney General or city corporation counsel can bring actions in state or federal court to stop such violations and seek damages, and individuals or organizations damaged by such content can also sue for recovery. The definitions of "knowingly" and "recklessly" are drawn from the New York Penal Law, and the bill does not require proof of intent to cause harm. The law will take effect 30 days after becoming law, creating a new legal framework to address potentially dangerous online content promotion.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S463