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Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system prior to the final employment decision; requires employers that use an automated system in the hiring process to notify applicants of the use of such…
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New York's A 9601 would add Labor Law § 211-b barring an employer from using an automated system (including an automated employment decision tool, algorithm or AI system) to screen resumes or applicants unless there is “meaningful human review” of its output before any final or adverse employment decision, and barring denial of employment solely on an automated system's action. Employers would have to notify applicants; applicants could request human review of an adverse decision. Referred to the Labor Committee January 21, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. If enacted, employers using automated tools to screen applicants would need human review before final or adverse decisions, applicant notices and human review on request.
Key provisions
- Automated recommendations, scores, rankings or filters must be subject to human evaluation and “override authority”
- Employers using an automated system in hiring must notify applicants, describe in plain language the type of data analyzed, and describe the human reviewer's role in the final decision
- An applicant with an adverse decision involving an automated system is entitled to a human-conducted review on request
- “Meaningful human review” means a deliberate evaluation by a human with decision-making authority to modify or overturn the outcome
- The Commissioner may issue administrative fines and cease-and-desist orders and require corrective action (no amounts stated); no private right of action
- Would take effect immediately; referred to Labor January 21, 2026, with no further action
Latest legislative action
Jan 21, 2026. referred to labor
Sponsors (showing 5 of 28)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Alicia Hyndman D | Primary |
| Larinda Hooks D | Primary |
| LUCAS | Primary |
| SKOUFIS | Primary |
| SOLAGES | Primary |
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