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AI Summary
Bill A1021 proposes independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools in New Jersey, pending verification of standards and affected entities.
Business Impact
If you use AI for hiring, you may need to conduct bias audits once standards are set.
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
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What This Means
Bill A1021 suggests independent bias audits of automated employment decision tools in New Jersey, with details on standards and entities to be confirmed.
Key Provisions
- The bill proposes standards for bias auditing, pending verification.
- Identification of affected entities such as employers and employment agencies requires confirmation.
- Verification of mandated procedures for conducting audits is needed.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Downey, Joann | Primary |
| Houghtaling, Eric | Primary |
| Jasey, Mila M. | Primary |
| Muñoz, Nancy F. | Primary |
| Oliver, Sheila Y. | Primary |
| Singh, Balvir D | Primary |
| Vainieri Huttle, Valerie | Primary |
| Webber, Jay R | Primary |
| Wimberly, Benjie E. | Primary |
| Andrzejczak, Bob | Cosponsor |
| Auth, Robert | Cosponsor |
| Caputo, Ralph R. | Cosponsor |
| Caride, Marlene | Cosponsor |
| DeCroce, BettyLou | Cosponsor |
| DiMaio, John R | Cosponsor |
| Eustace, Tim | Cosponsor |
| Johnson, Gordon M. | Cosponsor |
| McKeon, John F. | Cosponsor |
| Moriarty, Paul D. | Cosponsor |
| Pintor Marin, Eliana D | Cosponsor |
| Rible, David P. | Cosponsor |
| Space, Parker R | Cosponsor |
| Sumter, Shavonda E. | Cosponsor |
| Tucker, Cleopatra G. | Cosponsor |
| Wirths, Harold J. | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a bias audit of the AEDT
Who: Employers and employment agencies
Deadline: Within one year of the last audit
Penalty: Prohibition on using the AEDT
Who: Employers and employment agencies
Deadline: Within one year of the last audit
Penalty: Prohibition on using the AEDT
Ensure the auditor is independent and free from conflicts of interest
Who: Employers and employment agencies
Deadline: Before conducting the audit
Penalty: Audit results may be deemed invalid
Who: Employers and employment agencies
Deadline: Before conducting the audit
Penalty: Audit results may be deemed invalid
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