New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A11693 — Relates to humanoid robots and artificial intelligence avatars in instructional settings

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill requires schools to adopt policies on humanoid robots and bans their use for instruction.

This legislation mandates that school districts and related educational institutions create a policy on humanoid robots. It specifically prohibits using artificial intelligence-enabled humanoid robots for teaching purposes.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your child's school will not use AI humanoid robots for teaching.

Summary

Provides that each school district, charter school, and board of cooperative educational services shall adopt and implement a written policy governing the use of humanoid robots in schools and that such policy shall prohibit the use of an artificial intelligence-enabled humanoid robot in an instructional capacity; defines terms.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

  • Carrie Woerner · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Carrie Woerner

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does A11693 do?
Provides that each school district, charter school, and board of cooperative educational services shall adopt and implement a written policy governing the use of humanoid robots in schools and that such policy shall prohibit the use of an artificial intelligence-enabled humanoid robot in an instructional capacity; defines terms.
Who sponsors A11693?
A11693 is sponsored by Carrie Woerner.
What is the current status of A11693?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced September 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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