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Int 0871-2026 · BillCommittee · Apr 30, 2026

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to prohibiting the police department from using a robot armed with a weapon

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Committee
Committee on Public Safety
Introduced
Apr 30, 2026

Summary

This bill would prohibit the New York City Police Department (NYPD) from using or threatening to use robots armed with a weapon or to use robots in any manner that is substantially likely to cause physical injury.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Apr 30, 2026

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