New York's RAISE Act: The First US Frontier AI Law With a Dedicated Regulatory Office

New York signed the RAISE Act on December 19, 2025 — the second US state to enact frontier AI safety legislation after California SB 53, but the first to create a dedicated oversight office with regulatory authority. A March 2026 chapter amendment finalized the law, aligning it closely with California. Here is what it requires and how it fits into the emerging US state AI regulatory patchwork.