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This bill, titled the "New York Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act," establishes protections for individuals against discriminatory or harmful uses of computational algorithms, referred to as "covered algorithms," in consequential decisions that significantly impact people's lives, such as employment, housing, healthcare, and government services. Developers and deployers (those who use these algorithms) are prohibited from offering or using covered algorithms in ways that cause or contribute to disparate impact, which is an unjustified negative effect on individuals based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or disability. The bill mandates pre-deployment evaluations and post-deployment impact assessments conducted by independent auditors to identify and mitigate potential harms and discrimination. It also requires developers and deployers to provide clear disclosures about their AI practices, offer human alternatives for consequential decisions, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who exercise their rights under the act. The Attorney General can bring civil actions to enforce the law, and individuals can also sue for violations, potentially receiving treble damages or $15,000 per violation, along with attorney fees.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9654