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NY S09401

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Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the…

AI Summary

The bill mandates AI impact assessments for certain businesses and imposes a 2% surcharge on corporations displacing employees with AI.

Business Impact

If you use AI or data mining in New York, you must conduct an impact assessment and submit it to the Department of Labor before implementation.

State
New York
Bill Number
S09401
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
High
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
May 15, 2024
Last Verified
May 1, 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

Human Resources Technology Retail Manufacturing Employment Data Services

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What This Means

The New York Workforce Stabilization Act aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in businesses by requiring impact assessments and imposing financial surcharges. Companies that displace more than fifteen employees due to AI will face additional costs. This legislation seeks to ensure accountability and transparency in AI applications.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

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Compliance Checklist

Conduct an AI impact assessment
Who: Businesses using AI or data mining
Deadline: Before implementation of AI
Penalty: Potential financial penalties for non-compliance
Submit the impact assessment to the Department of Labor
Who: Businesses required to conduct assessments
Deadline: Prior to AI implementation
Penalty: Potential financial penalties for non-compliance

Related & Companion Bills

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Full Legal Analysis

The New York Workforce Stabilization Act requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments before implementing AI technologies. These assessments must be submitted to the Department of Labor, ensuring that the implications of AI use are evaluated prior to deployment. Corporations that utilize AI or data mining, or that displace more than fifteen employees due to AI, will incur a 2% surcharge on their business income base. Key definitions, such as 'data mining,' are included to clarify the scope of the legislation.

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