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A04550

Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to job per… Verified

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Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would result in the displacement of any currently employed worker or loss of position, including partial displacement such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work, wages or employment benefits, or results in the impairment of existing collective bargaining agreements.

AI Summary

The bill mandates a study on AI's long-term workforce impact and prohibits AI use that displaces current workers or affects collective bargaining.

Business Impact

If you operate a state entity in New York, you must ensure AI use does not displace workers or impair contracts to avoid legal issues.

State
New York
Bill Number
A04550
Status
Unknown
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Jan 7, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 20, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 20, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
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

Affected Industries

Public Sector Labor Relations

Topics

What This Means

This bill requires the New York Department of Labor to study the long-term effects of artificial intelligence on the workforce. It also prohibits state entities from using AI in ways that could displace current employees or undermine collective bargaining agreements, ensuring job security in the face of technological advancement.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to ways and means

Compliance Checklist

Conduct a study on the impact of AI on workforce.
Who: New York Department of Labor
Penalty: Potential legal challenges regarding worker displacement.
Ensure AI use does not displace workers or impair contracts.
Who: State entities in New York
Penalty: Legal repercussions and impact on employee relations.

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New York A07838 — Requires the department of labor to study the long-term imp…

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