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AI Summary
This bill regulates the use of automated employment decision tools in New Jersey to minimize discrimination, with specific requirements and penalties to be confirmed.
Business Impact
If you use automated employment decision tools in New Jersey, you must ensure compliance with anti-discrimination standards by July 2024 or face penalties.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The proposed legislation aims to ensure fairness and transparency in employment decisions by regulating the use of automated employment decision tools, with specific requirements and penalties to be confirmed.
Key Provisions
- Notice to candidates
- Penalties for non-compliance
- Specific requirements and enforcement agency to be confirmed
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 14)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bergen, Brian R | Primary |
| Bucco, Anthony M. | Primary |
| Dancer, Ronald S. | Primary |
| Giblin, Thomas P. | Primary |
| Katz, Andrea D | Primary |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a bias audit of the automated employment decision tool.
Who: Developers of AEDTs
Deadline: Within one year prior to sale or use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $1,500 for first violation
Who: Developers of AEDTs
Deadline: Within one year prior to sale or use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $1,500 for first violation
Notify candidates about the use of an AEDT at least 10 days prior.
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: At least 10 days before use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $500 for first violation
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: At least 10 days before use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $500 for first violation
Post the results of the most recent bias audit on the employer's website.
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: Before using the AEDT
Penalty: Civil penalty for non-compliance
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: Before using the AEDT
Penalty: Civil penalty for non-compliance
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill seeks to regulate employers using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to prevent discrimination. It requires employers to provide notice to candidates about the use of such tools. Penalties for non-compliance are included, but the enforcement agency and specific requirements like annual bias audits need confirmation.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View A2726 on official legislature website →
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