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NY S00185: Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or e… Reviewed

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Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment…

AI Summary

This bill restricts employers from using automated tools for employment decisions without annual impact assessments and requires candidate notification.

Business Impact

If you use automated tools for hiring in New York, you must conduct annual impact assessments and notify candidates or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
S00185
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Apr 17, 2025
Last Verified
Apr 30, 2026
Data Updated
Jun 3, 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

Government Employment Technology Human Resources Employment Services

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What This Means

The proposed legislation in New York aims to regulate the use of electronic monitoring and automated decision-making tools in employment. Employers and employment agencies will be required to conduct annual impact assessments on these tools and notify candidates about their use. This bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in hiring practices, impacting how businesses utilize technology in their recruitment processes.

Key Provisions

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Compliance Checklist

Conduct annual impact assessments on automated employment decision tools.
Who: Employers and employment agencies.
Deadline: Annually, within the last year.
Penalty: Penalties for non-compliance are unspecified.
Notify candidates about the use of electronic monitoring and automated tools.
Who: Employers and employment agencies.
Deadline: Prior to screening candidates.
Penalty: Penalties for non-compliance are unspecified.

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

This bill mandates that employers and employment agencies must not use electronic monitoring or automated employment decision tools for screening candidates or employees unless these tools have undergone an impact assessment within the last year. This requirement aims to ensure that the tools used do not have adverse effects on candidates or employees. Employers must also provide notice to candidates regarding the use of such tools, promoting transparency in the hiring process. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance in the provided description. The lack of a definition for 'automated employment decision tool' is an assumption due to the absence of the full bill text.

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Affected Industries

Government Employment Technology Human Resources

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