Bill > A01952

This bill requires employers and employment agencies to provide specific notifications to job candidates when using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs), which are computational processes derived from machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data analytics that assist or replace human decision-making in employment screening. The bill mandates that employers must inform candidates at least ten business days before using an AEDT, providing details such as: (1) that an automated tool will be used to assess their application, (2) the job qualifications and characteristics the tool will evaluate, and (3) information about the data collected, its source, and the employer's data retention policy. Candidates must also be given the option to request an alternative selection process or accommodation. The legislation defines AEDTs narrowly, excluding simple tools like email filters or calculators, and explicitly preserves candidates' rights to pursue civil action or seek enforcement through human rights divisions. The bill is designed to increase transparency and provide job seekers with more information about how artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are being used in hiring processes, allowing them to better understand and potentially challenge automated employment screening methods.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1952