New York

New York is a U.S. state and home to major financial and technology hubs, including New York City, which hosts many of the world's largest enterprises and AI companies. The state has been developing AI governance frameworks and regulations, including through its Department of Financial Services and emerging AI-specific legislation that impacts how organizations implement AI systems. New York's regulatory environment is particularly significant for enterprise AI governance because major corporations headquartered or operating there must comply with state-level requirements alongside federal standards.

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EnforcementUS2026-07-22

New York's One-Year Data Center Moratorium Freezes AI Infrastructure Plans and Triggers Procurement and Siting Compliance Reviews

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one-year moratorium on construction of data centers consuming 50 megawatts or more of power, making New York the first US state to impose such a restriction. The moratorium is paired with a directive to develop a Generic Environmental Impact Statement to set consistent development standards and a plan to repeal sales tax exemptions previously used to attract data center investment. Projects already in New York's grid queue face immediate suspension pending the outcome of the new regulatory process.

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