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NY A09601

NY A09601: Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system … Verified

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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…

AI Summary

The bill mandates human review of automated employment decisions and requires notifying applicants about such systems.

Business Impact

If you use AI for hiring, you must ensure human review of decisions and notify applicants by [effective date] or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
A09601
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Jan 21, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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

Recruitment Technology Employment Human Resources

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What This Means

New York's proposed legislation prohibits the use of automated systems for employment decisions without a meaningful human review. Employers must inform applicants if such systems are used.

Key Provisions

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Compliance Checklist

Implement a process for meaningful human review of automated decisions.
Who: Employers using automated systems in hiring.
Deadline: Immediately upon enactment.
Penalty: Administrative fines and corrective actions for violations.
Notify applicants of the use of automated systems.
Who: Employers using automated systems in hiring.
Deadline: At the time of application.
Penalty: Potential fines for failure to notify.

Full Legal Analysis

Bill A09601, introduced in New York, addresses the use of automated systems in employment decision-making. It prohibits employers from making final employment decisions based solely on automated systems.

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