Clyde Vanel

Won passage in both legislative chambers of A391, requiring conspicuous disclosures on advertisements promoting virtual tokens.

June 2, 2026Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Won passage in both legislative chambers of A3411, requiring generative-AI systems to warn users that their outputs may be inaccurate or inappropriate.

March 9, 2026Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A3361 through the Assembly to create a temporary state commission studying and recommending regulation of artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation.

January 28, 2026Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A6767 through the Assembly, requiring AI companion services to disclose their non-human nature and maintain protocols addressing suicidal ideation, harm to others, and financial harm.

March 25, 2025Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A3265, the New York Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, proposing protections against unsafe systems, algorithmic discrimination, abusive data practices, undisclosed automated decisions, and denial of human review.

January 27, 2025Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A1280 to establish felony offenses for unlawfully disseminating fabricated photographic, video, or audio records, including AI-generated deepfakes.

January 9, 2025Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A222 to create civil liability and disclosure duties for chatbot providers whose misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful outputs cause specified harms, including safeguards concerning minors and self-harm.

January 8, 2025Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced the Responsible Robotics Act with Senator Jeremy Cooney to prohibit weaponized robots and drones, require a warrant before a robot enters private property, and establish specified public-safety exceptions.

May 30, 2024Supports AI Regulation

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A6766 through the Assembly to prohibit predatory ATM fees at casinos and institutions of higher education.

March 25, 2026Supports Reduce Wealth Gap

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A3361 through the Assembly to create a temporary state commission studying and recommending regulation of artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation.

January 28, 2026Supports Government Efficiency

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Won enactment of A8783B, creating a state task force to study digital currencies, their effects on financial markets, consumer protections, tax implications, and regulation.

December 21, 2018Supports Government Efficiency

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A8792 to create a task force studying whether blockchain technology could help protect voter records and election results from tampering.

January 11, 2018Supports Government Efficiency

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A8108, the Malcolm X Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, to require annual attorney-general study and funding recommendations for unresolved pre-1979 civil-rights crimes resulting in death.

April 30, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A6767 through the Assembly, requiring AI companion services to disclose their non-human nature and maintain protocols addressing suicidal ideation, harm to others, and financial harm.

March 25, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A1280 to establish felony offenses for unlawfully disseminating fabricated photographic, video, or audio records, including AI-generated deepfakes.

January 9, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A222 to create civil liability and disclosure duties for chatbot providers whose misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful outputs cause specified harms, including safeguards concerning minors and self-harm.

January 8, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced the Responsible Robotics Act with Senator Jeremy Cooney to prohibit weaponized robots and drones, require a warrant before a robot enters private property, and establish specified public-safety exceptions.

May 30, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A375 to require online property marketplaces to verify rental and property listings and authorize a $500 civil penalty for violations.

January 8, 2025Supports Housing Affordability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A8792 to create a task force studying whether blockchain technology could help protect voter records and election results from tampering.

January 11, 2018Supports Election Integrity

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A3265, the New York Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, proposing protections against unsafe systems, algorithmic discrimination, abusive data practices, undisclosed automated decisions, and denial of human review.

January 27, 2025Supports Data Privacy

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A1280 to establish felony offenses for unlawfully disseminating fabricated photographic, video, or audio records, including AI-generated deepfakes.

January 9, 2025Supports Data Privacy

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced the Responsible Robotics Act with Senator Jeremy Cooney to prohibit weaponized robots and drones, require a warrant before a robot enters private property, and establish specified public-safety exceptions.

May 30, 2024Supports Data Privacy

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A8792 to create a task force studying whether blockchain technology could help protect voter records and election results from tampering.

January 11, 2018Supports Data Privacy

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A8108, the Malcolm X Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, to require annual attorney-general study and funding recommendations for unresolved pre-1979 civil-rights crimes resulting in death.

April 30, 2025Supports Civil Rights

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A3265, the New York Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, proposing protections against unsafe systems, algorithmic discrimination, abusive data practices, undisclosed automated decisions, and denial of human review.

January 27, 2025Supports Civil Rights

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Won passage in both legislative chambers of A391, requiring conspicuous disclosures on advertisements promoting virtual tokens.

June 2, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A6766 through the Assembly to prohibit predatory ATM fees at casinos and institutions of higher education.

March 25, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Won passage in both legislative chambers of A3411, requiring generative-AI systems to warn users that their outputs may be inaccurate or inappropriate.

March 9, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Passed A6767 through the Assembly, requiring AI companion services to disclose their non-human nature and maintain protocols addressing suicidal ideation, harm to others, and financial harm.

March 25, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A3265, the New York Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights, proposing protections against unsafe systems, algorithmic discrimination, abusive data practices, undisclosed automated decisions, and denial of human review.

January 27, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A375 to require online property marketplaces to verify rental and property listings and authorize a $500 civil penalty for violations.

January 8, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Introduced A222 to create civil liability and disclosure duties for chatbot providers whose misleading, incorrect, contradictory, or harmful outputs cause specified harms, including safeguards concerning minors and self-harm.

January 8, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Won enactment of A8783B, creating a state task force to study digital currencies, their effects on financial markets, consumer protections, tax implications, and regulation.

December 21, 2018Supports Corporate Accountability

Source: nysenate.gov · researched September 12, 2026

Received District Council 37's endorsement for reelection to Assembly District 33 in the 2026 Democratic primary.

April 29, 2026

Source: dc37.net · researched September 12, 2026

A New York court upheld $7,871 in Campaign Finance Board penalties against Vanel and his 2009 City Council campaign for corporate and over-limit contributions, late and inaccurate reporting, missing transaction documentation, and impermissible post-election spending; the court also noted that a separate $540 public-funds repayment had been made.

August 26, 2013

Source: nycourts.gov · researched September 12, 2026