New York A00399 prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of robotic devices or uncrewed aircraft.

New York A00399 amends the general business law to prohibit the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of robotic devices or uncrewed aircraft equipped with weapons within the state. Exceptions include defense industrial companies under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense and developers testing technology to prevent unauthorized weaponization. Law enforcement must obtain a warrant for deploying robotic devices on private property or for surveillance. Violators face civil penalties, and individuals can bring civil actions for harm caused by violations.

New York A00399 prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of robotic devices or uncrewed aircraft.

New York A00399 amends the general business law to prohibit the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of robotic devices or uncrewed aircraft equipped with weapons within the state. Exceptions include defense industrial companies under contract with the U.S. Department of Defense and developers testing technology to prevent unauthorized weaponization. Law enforcement must obtain a warrant for deploying robotic devices on private property or for surveillance. Violators face civil penalties, and individuals can bring civil actions for harm caused by violations.