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Committee debates requirement to disclose use of generative AI in civil filings
Summary
Senate Print 2698 drew comments urging clearer attorney certification language; a committee member argued attorneys should certify accuracy of documents that disclose AI use. The bill was moved and reported (final referral not fully specified in the transcript).
At the May 20 Senate Judiciary Committee meeting the committee considered Senate Print 2698 (sponsored in the record as by Senator Boyleman Segal), which would amend the civil practice law and rules to require disclosure when generative artificial intelligence tools are used in civil filings.
A committee member suggested the bill should place explicit certification responsibility on attorneys preparing and signing filings that disclose AI use, analogous to existing certifications for litigated filings. The member said an attorney should be accountable for the accuracy of documents submitted to the court when AI tools have been involved in drafting or generating material.
Committee members acknowledged the policy purpose of transparency around AI use in litigation, while some expressed concern about operationalizing attorney certifications and possible burdens that could follow.
The committee moved the bill; the transcript shows discussion and a motion but does not include a full roll-call in the record excerpt. The bill was reported onward (the transcript does not clearly specify the receiving committee or final disposition in this excerpt).
