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NY Local Law 144

NY Local Law 144: Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDT) Law Verified

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AI Summary

New York City Local Law 144 of 2021 regulates AEDTs, requiring an independent bias audit and public posting of results on the employer's website. Employers must notify candidates and provide information about data sources and types collected.

Business Impact

If you use automated employment decision tools in NYC, you must conduct a bias audit and post results by July 2023 or face $1,500 penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
Local Law 144
Status
Enacted
Risk Level
High
Effective Date
Jul 5, 2023
Last Verified
Apr 28, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 28, 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

Employment Technology Human Resources Staffing

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What This Means

NYC's AEDT law mandates independent bias audits of AI hiring tools, publication of audit results on the employer's website, and candidate notification, including data source details.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

In effect since July 5, 2023. Enforced by NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.

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