Milstein addresses 2606 emergency plan and 2605 civilian enforcement

Pre-considered introduction of 2026-2606 would require the Office of Cyber Command,

in coordination with NYSIM, to develop or update an emergency response plan concerning AI system-related threats to New York City's infrastructure, operations, public health, and welfare.

I'd once again like to emphasize that there are laws, policies, and protocols in place for breaches in security, regardless of actor.

However, we are happy to discuss more broadly with Council how we already coordinate with NISM to coordinate and engage with partners to restore services.

Finally, I will provide DCWP's feedback on the remaining legislation that would impact the administration.

Pre-considered introduction to 2026-2605 would allow any person to submit a complaint to DCWP alleging that a person or entity has violated certain provisions of law related to artificial intelligence.

DCWP strongly supports the intent of this bill to establish a civilian enforcement structure for AI violations, especially given widespread reporting that concerns being raised by AI companies' employees are being ignored.

However, there are fiscal and operational concerns with the volume of complaints that the agency would receive and the resources and expertise required to handle each individual complaint.

Therefore, the administration believes it would be important to coordinate closely with mission-aligned enforcement agencies at the state level.

The New York State Attorney General just recently announced its secure whistleblower portal for New Yorkers to report unsafe and illegal conduct related to AI technology.

This could be an opportunity to partner on this existing program to more effectively enforce complaints on behalf of New Yorkers.