In one paragraph
New York's A 3125-A would add Real Property Law § 227-g making it unlawful for a landlord to use an automated housing decision making tool to screen applicants unless a disparate impact analysis by an independent auditor is done at least annually and a summary is posted on the landlord's website before use. Applicants would have to get notice at least 24 hours before use and may request an alternative process. The Attorney General could investigate and sue. Would take effect immediately. Ordered to third reading (calendar 103) in the Assembly 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, landlords using AI or algorithmic tools to screen rental applicants would need annual independent bias audits, public posting of audit summaries, and 24-hour advance notice to applicants.
Key provisions
- Adds Real Property Law § 227-g; covers software using algorithms, computational models or AI to materially automate, substantially assist or replace human decision-making in screening housing applicants
- Landlords may not use such a tool unless a disparate impact analysis (impartial, by an independent auditor) is conducted "no less than annually" and provided to the landlord
- A summary of the most recent analysis and the tool's distribution date must be posted on the landlord's website before use and be accessible through any digital listing where the tool is used
- Applicants must be told the tool will be used, the characteristics it uses, the data collected, source and retention policy, and the reason for any denial, at least 24 hours before use, with a right to request an alternative selection process or accommodation
- Attorney General may investigate and sue for compliance or other appropriate relief; the text sets no dollar penalties and no private right of action
- Would take effect immediately; amended May 16, 2025 (3125-A) and ordered to third reading (cal.103) January 7, 2026
Latest legislative action
Jan 7, 2026. ordered to third reading cal.103
Sponsors (showing 5 of 21)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| COOK | Primary |
| GOTTFRIED R | Primary |
| Linda Rosenthal D | Primary |
| PRETLOW | Primary |
| William Magnarelli | Primary |
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