New York State Bar Association — Report and Recommendations on Artificial Intelligence
NY · NYSBA AI Task Force Report (Apr. 6, 2024)
The New York State Bar adopted recommendations on AI in legal practice covering competence, confidentiality, supervision, candor to the court, and advertising — explicitly noting that 'hallucination' sanctions in Mata v. Avianca apply to all New York lawyers using AI.
Technical detail
NYSBA Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Report and Recommendations, adopted by House of Delegates Apr. 6, 2024. Applies N.Y. Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1, 1.6, 5.1-5.3, 3.3 (candor), 7.1-7.5 (advertising) to AI use.
Who is protected: Clients of New York-licensed attorneys; New York courts
Who must comply: All New York-licensed attorneys
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | NY |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-04-06 |
| Enacted | 2024-04-06 |
| Citation | NYSBA AI Task Force Report (Apr. 6, 2024) |
| Enforced by | New York State Bar; First Department / Departmental Disciplinary Committees |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Attorney discipline under N.Y. Judiciary Law |
| Topics | consumer protection · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-17 |
| Official source | NYSBA Task Force on AI — Report and Recommendations (Apr. 2024) ↗ |
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