New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03307

Introduced
1/27/25  
Refer
1/27/25  
Report Pass
6/4/25  
Refer
6/4/25  
Report Pass
6/11/25  
Engrossed
6/11/25  
Refer
6/11/25  
Engrossed
6/11/25  
Enrolled
12/1/25  
Chaptered
12/5/25  

Caption

Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

Impact

The proposed amendments are likely to have a substantial impact on state laws related to commercial transactions. By explicitly addressing electronic money and associated technologies, the bill facilitates clearer guidelines for their use, potentially reducing legal ambiguities in current commercial practices. It aims to enhance the security of transactions involving digital assets and provide a framework that supports the secure exchange and management of these assets in business operations.

Summary

A03307 aims to incorporate the recommended amendments by the Uniform Law Commission to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) specifically designed to address the challenges posed by emerging technologies. It seeks to modernize the UCC's framework to include provisions for virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (like blockchain), and artificial intelligence. This bill reflects the recognition of the growing significance of these technologies in contemporary commercial practices and aims to ensure that the UCC remains relevant and effective in regulating commercial transactions involving these innovations.

Contention

While the bill presents opportunities for enhancing commerce through technological adaptation, it may also raise points of contention. Critics may argue that the rapid integration of emerging technologies in the commercial code could overlook necessary safeguards for consumer protection or small businesses. They might also express concerns over ensuring equitable access to these technologies in business dealings. Therefore, as the discussions around this bill progress, balancing innovation with regulation will be essential to address varied stakeholder interests.

Companion Bills

NY S01840

Same As Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

Previously Filed As

NY S01840

Incorporates the 2022 Uniform Law Commission recommended amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code to provide for emerging technologies; addresses emerging technologies, providing updated rules for commercial transactions involving virtual currencies, distributed ledger technologies (including blockchain), artificial intelligence, and other technological developments.

NY S117

GSC Uniform Comm. Code/Emerging Technologies

NY HB2592

Creating the Kansas task force on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to study such technologies and make recommendations to the legislature.

NY H1229

Residential Homes for Medically or Technologically Dependent Children

NY HB1725

Relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence technologies.

NY H3406

Online technological exploitation

NY HB937

AN ACT relating to high intensity technological infrastructure.

NY SB951

Employment: technological displacement: notice.

NY SB1734

Schools; creating the Oklahoma Responsible Technology in Schools Act; requiring development of guidance for use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Effective date. Emergency.

NY HB2050

Radiologic technologists; radiologist assistants

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