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Enacts the "artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act"; requires that each notice include a statement as to whether the employment losses described are the result, in whole or in part, of the introduction, expansion, or adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, automation…
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New York's S 8928, the "artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act," would amend Labor Law section 860-b (the state WARN act) so each mass layoff, relocation or employment-loss notice must say whether the job losses result, in whole or in part, from AI, automation or machine-based processes, with the estimated percentage of positions affected and a brief description of the technology, to the extent known. Introduced January 16, 2026 and referred to the Senate Labor Committee; it has not passed either house.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, employers sending WARN-type layoff notices in New York would have to state whether AI or automation contributed.
Key provisions
- Each notice required under Labor Law § 860-b would have to include a statement whether the employment losses are the result, in whole or in part, of AI systems, automation technologies or machine-based processes that replaced or materially altered employees' duties
- The statement would also include, to the extent the employer knows at the time of notice, the estimated percentage of positions affected and a brief description of the technology or process
- The commissioner of labor would maintain a database of these reports and publish quarterly summaries of the number, sector and location of AI- or automation-related reductions
- The Department of Labor would, within 180 days of the effective date, set up a two-year pilot, the AI Innovation and Workforce Tracking Initiative, to evaluate compliance, data accuracy and policy impacts, with a report to the governor and legislature within 90 days after the pilot
- Would take effect on the 180th day after becoming law; the pilot section would expire two years after that date
- Status: referred to the Senate Labor Committee on January 16, 2026; not passed by either chamber
Latest legislative action
Jan 16, 2026. REFERRED TO LABOR
Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| BROOKS | Primary |
| COMRIE | Primary |
| Gustavo Rivera D | Primary |
| Jeremy Cooney D | Primary |
| SERINO | Primary |
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