New York State Bills Push AI Worker Bias Guardrails Past NYC Law

New York lawmakers are looking to police potential discrimination in automated employment decision tools, crafting statewide legislation that worker advocates say fills the gaps left open by New York City’s bias audit law and other states’ vendor-backed proposals.

A pair of bills pending in the state legislature (S7623 and A9315) would require broader and more detailed bias audits and transparency notices for artificial intelligence tools than the first-of-its-kind New York City law that took effect in July. The tools covered could include software that screens job applicant resumes or ranks candidates it deems most qualified.