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Requires employers and employment agencies to notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is used to make hiring decisions prior to the use of such technology.
In one paragraph
New York's A 1952 would add Labor Law § 203-g requiring an employer or employment agency that uses an automated employment decision tool to screen candidates to notify each candidate, no less than ten business days before use, that the tool will be used, what job qualifications and characteristics it will assess, and the type and source of data collected and the retention policy. Candidates would have to be able to request an alternative process or accommodation. Referred to Labor January 7, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, New York employers and employment agencies screening candidates with automated tools would have to give notice at least ten business days in advance and offer an alternative process.
Key provisions
- "Automated employment decision tool" means a computational process derived from machine learning, statistical modeling, data analytics or AI that issues a score, classification or recommendation used to substantially assist or replace discretionary decisions screening candidates
- Employers and employment agencies must notify each candidate that the tool will be used, the job qualifications and characteristics it will assess, and the data type, data source and retention policy
- Notice must be given "no less than ten business days before the use" and must allow a request for an alternative selection process or accommodation
- Does not limit a candidate's civil action or Division of Human Rights enforcement of Executive Law Article 15; no penalty amounts stated
- Would take effect on January 1 next succeeding the date it becomes law
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. referred to labor
Sponsors (showing 5 of 11)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Andrew Goodell | Primary |
| CRUZ | Primary |
| Linda Rosenthal D | Primary |
| MAGNARELLI | Primary |
| SEPULVEDA | Primary |
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