# New York Establishes AI Compliance Office

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the creation of a new office within the state government to oversee safety compliance for large artificial intelligence companies, following the passage of the RAISE Act in December 2025. This office, part of the New York State Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity and Trust initiative, will enforce some of the most stringent AI safety standards in the United States. Notably, the office may implement mechanisms such as a "kill switch" to mitigate catastrophic risks posed by AI technologies. This development introduces new regulatory compliance requirements for AI developers and vendors operating in New York, signaling increased state-level oversight of AI safety.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals and contractors working with AI technologies in New York must prepare for enhanced compliance obligations and potential new safety controls mandated by the state.
- The establishment of this office indicates growing state government involvement in AI governance, which may influence contract requirements and vendor selection criteria.
- Companies developing AI solutions should evaluate their readiness to meet rigorous safety standards and consider the implications of possible emergency intervention mechanisms like kill switches.
- This initiative may set a precedent for other states considering similar AI regulatory frameworks, affecting broader market dynamics and procurement strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State Department of Financial Services
- New York State Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity and Trust office

### Key Quotes
> New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is launching a new office to monitor safety compliance for massive artificial intelligence companies, echoing calls by fellow Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom to explore a 7 kill switch8 if the technology turns catastrophic.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor