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New York City
AI-related laws ClearPath tracks for New York City. Each is a short summary with a link to the primary source.
For reference purposes only. Not legal advice.
Not settledState AI laws are changing fast: effective dates, scope and rulemaking can change, and some are subject to litigation or federal preemption efforts. Check the primary source.
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Snapshot
Laws tracked
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Topics
Employment
Key dates
In force since July 2023
Laws and what they ask
Local Law 144 (automated employment decision tools)
In forceEmployment
Dates
In force since July 2023
Applies to
Employers and employment agencies using automated employment decision tools for NYC candidates or employees
Key duties (summary)
Annual independent bias audit, published results and candidate notices.
Not settledState AI laws are changing fast: effective dates, scope and rulemaking can change, and some are subject to litigation or federal preemption efforts. Check the primary source.
What to do now
Check whether any of these laws reaches your organization: where people are affected matters, not only where you are based. Use the applicability checker.
Record each affected system in the register with the state.
For 2027 dates, put the date in your calendar and plan with counsel. Dates and rulemaking may change.
Watch this
A federal court order reportedly blocked enforcement of Colorado SB 24-205 in litigation brought by xAI with Department of Justice support. Check the current status of that case and of any DOJ challenge to other state laws.
Federal preemption of state AI laws: the Department of Justice AI Litigation Task Force, court challenges and any bill in Congress.
Colorado SB 26-189: effective date, rulemaking and reported litigation.
California automated decision-making regulations: phase-in dates.
Ask officially
The office of the attorney general for New York City can point to enforcement guidance. See also the legislature page below. These bodies can give official guidance. ClearPath is for reference only.