NY A09641: Prohibits algorithmic wage-setting; provides for exceptions; provides for penalties for violation; creates a private right of action.
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If you use AI for wage-setting in NY, you must comply with new rules or face penalties.
State
New York
Bill Number
A09641
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
FinanceHuman ResourcesTechnologyGeneral
What This Means
The bill, introduced in New York, aims to prohibit algorithmic wage-setting. Specifics on exceptions, penalties, and private right of action are speculative and await the full text.
Key Provisions
Prohibits algorithmic wage-setting
Details on exceptions speculative pending full text
Details on penalties speculative pending full text
Details on private right of action speculative pending full text
Latest Legislative Action
referred to labor
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
Emerita Torres
Primary
GLICK
Primary
Kenneth Zebrowski
Primary
MAYER
Primary
STERN
Primary
Compliance Checklist
Disclose data used in automated wage-setting to employees Who: Employers using automated decision systems Deadline: Before hiring employees or setting wages Penalty: Up to $10,000 per violation
Develop and publish procedures for data accuracy and employee challenges Who: Employers using automated decision systems Deadline: Within 90 days of enactment Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Bill A09641, introduced in New York, seeks to prohibit the use of algorithmic methods for setting wages. While the title and description suggest the presence of exceptions, penalties, and a private right of action, these details are speculative and pending the availability of the full bill text. This analysis is preliminary and subject to change upon review of the full text.
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