Bill > A04550

This bill requires the New York State Department of Labor to conduct a comprehensive study on the long-term impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the state workforce, examining areas such as job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy, and security. The department must collaborate with the Department of Civil Service and the Office of Information Technology Services to complete this study, with interim reports to be issued every five years and a final report due by December 31, 2034. During the study period, the bill prohibits all state government entities from using AI in any way that would displace current workers, including reducing work hours, wages, employment benefits, or impairing existing collective bargaining agreements. The legislation is designed to proactively understand and mitigate potential negative workforce impacts of AI technologies, ensuring worker protections while allowing for technological advancement. The bill will automatically expire on January 1, 2035, coinciding with the completion of the final report, which will be submitted to key state legislative leaders and the governor for potential future policy recommendations.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4550