New York Assembly Bill A1952 (2025-2026) has been introduced, proposing a new obligation for employers and employment agencies. The bill would require these entities to notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is utilized to make hiring decisions, prior to the use of such technology [1]. This legislative proposal is currently under review in the Assembly Committee — Labor.

Who does A1952 affect?

Employers and employment agencies operating within New York State that leverage machine learning technologies for any part of their hiring decision-making processes would be affected. This specifically targets AI-assisted hiring use cases, requiring adjustments to candidate communication protocols and internal HR technology governance.

What is the current status of A1952?

As of the last published update, A1952 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee".

Where can I find the primary source for A1952?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A1952. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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A1952 — NY, US

A1952 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A1952 would mandate advance notification to job candidates if machine learning is used in hiring decisions [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-14.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: committee
Bill status: In Assembly Committee
Authority / governing body: New York State Senate
Chamber: Assembly
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
employer	Notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is used to make hiring decisions prior to the use of such technology.	—	—
employment agency	Notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is used to make hiring decisions prior to the use of such technology.	—	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

hr_director Assess current hiring processes for the use of machine learning technology.
hr_director Develop a notification mechanism for job applicants if machine learning is used in hiring decisions.
compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of A1952 in the New York Assembly.
general_counsel Review the bill's text for legal implications if enacted.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: medium
Procurement categories: hr_tech

Vendors of AI/ML-powered HR and recruitment tools will need to ensure their solutions support the required candidate notification and potentially provide tools for clients to manage this transparency obligation effectively.

Sample vendor questions

Does your ML hiring technology provide functionality to notify candidates of its use?
How does your system integrate with existing HR platforms to facilitate such notifications?
Can your technology provide a clear explanation of how ML is used in the hiring process for transparency purposes?
What data does your ML system use and how is it sourced to ensure fairness?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation In Assembly Committee 1/14/2025

New York Bill A1952 Proposes AI Hiring Notification Requirement

New York Bill A1952 would mandate advance notification to job candidates if machine learning is used in hiring decisions [1].

This introduces a specific AI transparency obligation for employers in New York, affecting deployer obligations in hiring contexts.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee

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Frequently asked questions

What is A1952?: New York Assembly Bill A1952 (2025-2026) has been introduced, proposing a new obligation for employers and employment agencies. The bill would require these entities to notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is utilized to make hiring decisions, prior to the use of such technology [1]. This legislative proposal is currently under review in the Assembly Committee — Labor. Primary source →
Why does A1952 matter?: This introduces a specific AI transparency obligation for employers in New York, affecting deployer obligations in hiring contexts. Primary source →
Who does A1952 affect?: Employers and employment agencies operating within New York State that leverage machine learning technologies for any part of their hiring decision-making processes would be affected. This specifically targets AI-assisted hiring use cases, requiring adjustments to candidate communication protocols and internal HR technology governance. Primary source →
What are the key dates for A1952?: No fixed deadline — currently in Assembly Committee Primary source →
What is the current status of A1952?: As of the last published update, A1952 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for A1952?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A1952. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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New York Bill A1952 Proposes AI Hiring Notification Requirement

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