New York Bill A5429 (2025-2026) proposes the "New York workforce stabilization act," which would require certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments [1]. These assessments must be submitted to the Department of Labor prior to AI implementation [1]. The bill also establishes a 2% business income base surcharge for corporations using AI or data mining, or displacing a threshold number of employees with AI [2].

Who does A5429 affect?

Organizations operating in New York State, particularly those employing artificial intelligence or data mining in their operations, could be affected. This includes businesses whose AI adoption might lead to workforce displacement or those exceeding a defined employee threshold. The legislation primarily impacts business functions related to AI deployment, workforce management, and corporate financial planning, requiring compliance and risk management teams to prepare for potential assessment and surcharge obligations.

What is the current status of A5429?

As of the last published update, A5429 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee".

Where can I find the primary source for A5429?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A5429. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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A5429 — NY, US

A5429 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. New York Bill A5429 introduces requirements for AI impact assessments and a potential corporate surcharge [1], [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-14.

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 — status is "In Assembly Committee — Labor".

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
deployer	Conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence.	prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence	—
deployer	Submit artificial intelligence impact assessments to the department of labor.	prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence	—
deployer	Pay a surcharge of 2% of the corporation's business income base if they use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than a threshold number of employees displaced by artificial intelligence.	—	—

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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

compliance_officer Track the progress of A5429 for potential enactment and evaluate its specific requirements.
hr_director Begin preliminary assessment of current and planned AI systems for potential workforce impact and displacement.
general_counsel Evaluate the definitions of 'certain businesses', 'artificial intelligence', 'data mining', and 'displaced employees' as the bill progresses to understand applicability.
board_director Assess the potential financial impact of a 2% surcharge on business income related to AI use or employee displacement on corporate strategy and investment.

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: hr_tech, productivity_assistants, other

Vendors supplying AI/data mining solutions to New York businesses will need to be prepared to provide detailed information on their system's capabilities, data usage, and potential workforce impacts to assist their clients in meeting impact assessment and reporting obligations. Solutions causing significant employee displacement could indirectly lead to financial penalties for clients.

Sample vendor questions

Does your AI solution have features that could lead to job displacement or significant changes in employee roles within our organization?
Can your AI system provide auditable logs or reports to support impact assessments regarding its effects on the workforce?
What data are used to train your AI, particularly concerning employee-related data, and how is it sourced and governed?
How does your solution support or enhance human roles rather than solely replacing them?
What processes do you have in place for assessing and mitigating bias in the AI's potential impact on employment outcomes?

Intelligence briefs (1)

legislation In Assembly Committee 2/14/2025

New York Bill A5429 Proposes AI Impact Assessments and Workforce Surcharges

New York Bill A5429 introduces requirements for AI impact assessments and a potential corporate surcharge [1], [2].

This signals a potential expansion of AI governance obligations into workforce displacement scenarios and financial incentives for AI adoption.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — status is "In Assembly Committee — Labor".

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Frequently asked questions

What is A5429?: New York Bill A5429 (2025-2026) proposes the "New York workforce stabilization act," which would require certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments [1]. These assessments must be submitted to the Department of Labor prior to AI implementation [1]. The bill also establishes a 2% business income base surcharge for corporations using AI or data mining, or displacing a threshold number of employees with AI [2]. Primary source →
Why does A5429 matter?: This signals a potential expansion of AI governance obligations into workforce displacement scenarios and financial incentives for AI adoption. Primary source →
Who does A5429 affect?: Organizations operating in New York State, particularly those employing artificial intelligence or data mining in their operations, could be affected. This includes businesses whose AI adoption might lead to workforce displacement or those exceeding a defined employee threshold. The legislation primarily impacts business functions related to AI deployment, workforce management, and corporate financial planning, requiring compliance and risk management teams to prepare for potential assessment and surcharge obligations. Primary source →
What are the key dates for A5429?: No fixed deadline — status is "In Assembly Committee — Labor". Primary source →
What is the current status of A5429?: As of the last published update, A5429 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for A5429?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A5429. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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New York Bill A5429 Proposes AI Impact Assessments and Workforce Surcharges

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