A07838

Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to on job … 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 on job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would displace any natural person from their employment with such state entity until the department's final report is received.

AI Summary

This bill mandates a study on AI's long-term effects on the workforce and prohibits AI use that displaces workers until the report is complete, pending full text details.

Business Impact

If you operate a state entity in New York, you must refrain from using AI that displaces employees until the labor department's report is received.

State
New York
Bill Number
A07838
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Study/Task Force
Last Action
Jan 3, 2024
Last Verified
Apr 19, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 19, 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 Consumer Protection Labor Employment Education

Topics

What This Means

This bill requires the New York Department of Labor to study the long-term impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce. It prohibits state entities from using AI in ways that could displace workers until the study is completed, affecting how state employment practices may evolve in the future, subject to details in the full bill text.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

referred to labor

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor HD-043

Compliance Checklist

Cease any AI use that may displace employees
Who: All state entities in New York
Deadline: Until the Department of Labor's final report is received

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