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A7859 — NY, US
A7859 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. The bill adds a notification requirement for machine learning use in employment decisions prior to such use [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-07-07.
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 — bill remains in 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
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.
- compliance_officer Develop a notification procedure for candidates when machine learning technology is utilized in hiring.
- general_counsel Review the bill's final text if enacted to ensure full compliance with notification requirements.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech
Vendors of HR technology, especially those offering automated screening or assessment tools, will need to be transparent with clients about their use of machine learning and potentially assist with notification mechanisms if this bill is enacted.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your HR technology solution use machine learning for any part of the hiring process (e.g., resume screening, candidate ranking)?
- How can our organization obtain clear documentation on whether ML is used in the specific features we license?
- Can your system facilitate candidate notifications regarding ML use, or provide the necessary data for us to do so?
- What compliance support do you offer for regulations like NY A7859 related to AI in hiring?
- What are the data privacy and bias mitigation features of your ML-powered hiring tools?
Intelligence briefs (2)
NY Bill A7859 Mandates AI Hiring Notification to Candidates
The bill adds a notification requirement for machine learning use in employment decisions prior to such use [1].
This introduces a new transparency obligation for AI-assisted HR processes within New York, focusing on candidate awareness.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill remains in committee
Primary source →NY A7859: ML Hiring Disclosure for Employers and Employment Agencies
New York A7859 introduces a candidate notification requirement for ML use in hiring decisions [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on transparency and disclosure obligations for AI-assisted human resources functions.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is 'In Assembly Committee'.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A7859?
- New York Bill A7859 (2023-2024) proposes to require employers and employment agencies to notify candidates for employment if machine learning technology is used to make hiring decisions [1]. This obligation applies prior to the use of such technology [1]. The bill, sponsored by Linda Rosenthal, is currently under review by the Assembly Committee on Labor, indicating its preliminary legislative status. Primary source →
- Why does A7859 matter?
- This introduces a new transparency obligation for AI-assisted HR processes within New York, focusing on candidate awareness. Primary source →
- Who does A7859 affect?
- Organizations operating in New York that function as employers or employment agencies are within scope. This specifically impacts human resources functions that deploy or plan to deploy machine learning technology in any aspect of the hiring process, including candidate screening, assessment, and selection. The bill's focus is on AI use cases directly related to employment decisions for job candidates. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A7859?
- No fixed deadline — bill remains in committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of A7859?
- As of the last published update, A7859 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "In Assembly Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A7859?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2023/A7859. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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