Bill > H7767

This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, aiming to balance the interests of both employers and employees. It introduces new definitions for terms like "Authorized representative" (someone appointed by a worker, like a union, to represent them), "Automated decision system (ADS)" (a computer process that uses AI or similar methods to make decisions impacting people), and "Biometric information" (unique biological data like fingerprints). The bill outlines specific rules for employers using "electronic monitoring tools," which are systems that collect data on worker activities beyond direct observation. Employers must have legitimate purposes for using these tools, such as facilitating job functions or assessing performance, and the tools must be narrowly tailored, least invasive, and collect only necessary data, which must be promptly deleted once its purpose is fulfilled. Employers must provide written notice to employees about the use of these tools, including what data is collected and how it will be used, and obtain written acknowledgment. The bill also prohibits employers from using electronic monitoring to collect sensitive health or protected class information, or to monitor employees in private areas like bathrooms. Furthermore, it mandates "meaningful human oversight" for employment decisions influenced by AI or electronic monitoring data, requiring human review and independent judgment. Employers must also conduct "impact assessments" by independent auditors to evaluate potential risks and privacy concerns associated with AI and electronic monitoring, and disclose these assessments to affected workers. Finally, the bill includes anti-retaliation provisions to protect employees who refuse to follow AI outputs that they believe could cause harm or violate laws, and allows for civil claims against employers for adverse actions taken due to employees exercising their rights under this chapter.

Labor and Employment

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