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AI Summary
This bill regulates automated employment decision tools in New Jersey to minimize discrimination, based on the title and description.
Business Impact
If you use automated employment decision tools in New Jersey, you must ensure compliance with anti-discrimination standards by July 2024 or face penalties.
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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
The proposed legislation aims to ensure fair and transparent use of automated employment decision tools in New Jersey. Specific requirements are pending review of the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Pending review of requirements related to the use of AEDTs.
- Pending review of definitions for key terms related to automated employment decision tools.
- Pending review of penalties for non-compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bergen, Brian R | Primary |
| Bucco, Anthony M. | Primary |
| Dancer, Ronald S. | Primary |
| Dancer, Ronald S. | Primary |
| Dancer, Ronald S. | Primary |
| Giblin, Thomas P. | Primary |
| Katz, Andrea D | Primary |
| Munoz, Nancy F. | Primary |
| Pintor Marin, Eliana D | Primary |
| Vainieri Huttle, Valerie | Primary |
| Caputo, Ralph R. | Cosponsor |
| Morales, Carmen Theresa | Cosponsor |
| Quijano, Annette D | Cosponsor |
| Space, Parker R | Cosponsor |
| Venezia, Michael | Cosponsor |
| Wirths, Harold J. | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Conduct a bias audit of the automated employment decision tool.
Who: Developers of AEDTs
Deadline: Within one year prior to sale or use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $1,500 for first violation
Who: Developers of AEDTs
Deadline: Within one year prior to sale or use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $1,500 for first violation
Notify candidates about the use of an AEDT at least 10 days prior.
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: At least 10 days before use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $500 for first violation
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: At least 10 days before use
Penalty: Civil penalty up to $500 for first violation
Post the results of the most recent bias audit on the employer's website.
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: Before using the AEDT
Penalty: Civil penalty for non-compliance
Who: Employers using AEDTs
Deadline: Before using the AEDT
Penalty: Civil penalty for non-compliance
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