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NY S08831

NY S08831: Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by a county, city, town, village, school distr… Verified

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Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by a county, city, town, village, school district, board of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension board, district corporation, the state university of New…

AI Summary

NY S08831: Authorizes the use of automated employment decision-making tools and AI systems by counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and other public entities in New York; amends the effectiveness of the provisions.

Business Impact

If you use AI in employment decisions in New York, you must comply with new regulations or face penalties.

State
New York
Bill Number
S08831
Status
Passed Both Chambers
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Feb 13, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 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

Education Government Employment Public Sector

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What This Means

Provides for the use of automated employment decision-making tools and AI systems by counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, and other public entities in New York; amends the effectiveness of the provisions.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

SIGNED CHAP.86

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)

Name Role
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Roll Call Votes

Assembly Vote · Jan 21, 2026
139 Yea 0 Nay 9 Other Passed ✓
Floor Vote: Vote · Jan 21, 2026
55 Yea 1 Nay 5 Other Passed ✓
Rules Suspension: Vote · Jan 12, 2026
20 Yea 0 Nay Passed ✓

Compliance Checklist

Ensure compliance with regulations on AI in employment decisions
Who: All specified public entities in New York
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance

Related & Companion Bills

New York A09487 — Provides for the use of automated employment decision-makin…

Full Legal Analysis

Enhanced & verified against metadata with gpt-4o. Previous score: 70%. The bill authorizes the use of automated employment decision-making tools and AI systems by specific public entities in New York, including counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, county vocational education and extension boards, district corporations, the state university of New York, the city university of New York, and community colleges. It also amends the effectiveness of the provisions.

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