New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A09581

Introduced
1/21/26  
Refer
1/21/26  
Report Pass
4/28/26  
Refer
4/28/26  
Report Pass
5/20/26  

Caption

Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.

Impact

The implementation of this bill will fundamentally affect state labor regulations, particularly concerning how businesses leverage artificial intelligence. By mandating annual reporting, the state seeks to monitor the employment impacts of AI deployment, encouraging businesses to account for their technological decisions. This could lead to significant shifts in hiring, as companies may become more cautious regarding AI usage to avoid adverse penalties and to ensure compliance with the new reporting requirements.

Summary

Bill A09581 aims to amend New York's labor law by introducing requirements for covered businesses to submit annual reports detailing the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on hiring practices and overall business operations. The bill defines 'covered businesses' as entities employing over one hundred people or those that are publicly traded. Reports must cover various metrics, including employee displacement figures due to AI and the nature of AI use within the company, thus aiming for transparency and accountability in the use of technology in the workplace.

Contention

There may be notable points of contention surrounding Bill A09581. Concerns might arise regarding privacy, as businesses will need to document AI's impact on employee data and hiring practices, which could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. Additionally, businesses may argue that the reporting requirements could lead to increased administrative burdens and costs associated with compliance. Advocates for employee rights may support the bill for its potential to protect jobs and increase oversight, while opponents may view it as overreach by the state into business operations.

Companion Bills

NY S08706

Same As Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.

Previously Filed As

NY S08706

Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use for the previous year; requires the department of labor to file an annual report on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use in the state; establishes penalties for covered business that fail to submit such reports.

NY A05429

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

NY S01854

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

NY AB2545

Report: labor force impact: artificial intelligence.

NY A2620

Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.

NY S09819

Directs the department of labor to conduct a study and prepare a report on the effects of artificial intelligence on job losses in the state.

NY HB3808

Relating to the creation of the artificial intelligence advisory council and the establishment of the artificial intelligence learning laboratory.

NY SB1324

Creates regulations of artificially generated online content using artificial intelligence

NY HB1925

Providing for artificial intelligence in facilities, for artificial intelligence use by insurers and for artificial intelligence use by MA or CHIP managed care plans; imposing duties on the Department of Health, the Insurance Department and the Department of Human Services; and imposing penalties.

NY HB1261

Consumer Protection - Artificial Intelligence Toys (Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act)

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