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A9487 — NY, US
A9487 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently floor vote. This bill introduces regulatory frameworks for New York state and local entities using AI in employment decisions [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- floor vote
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Legislature
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in legislative process.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY A9487: State/Local Entity AI Use in Employment Decisions Bill
This bill introduces regulatory frameworks for New York state and local entities using AI in employment decisions [1].
This development signals an expansion of AI governance obligations to public sector deployers within employment contexts.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is currently in legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A9487?
- This bill from the New York Assembly (A9487) would govern the use of automated employment decision-making tools and artificial intelligence systems by various state and local governmental entities [1]. The proposed legislation specifically targets the deployment of AI systems by public sector organizations, including educational institutions and municipal bodies, across New York State in employment-related contexts. The bill aims to establish a framework for the responsible use of these technologies. Primary source →
- Why does A9487 matter?
- This development signals an expansion of AI governance obligations to public sector deployers within employment contexts. Primary source →
- Who does A9487 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects state and local government entities in New York that leverage AI systems for employment-related decisions. Organizations such as municipal governments (county, city, town, village), public school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, state university of New York, city university of New York, community colleges, and other district corporations are within the bill's scope. The focus is on AI tools used in functions like hiring, promotion, evaluation, or termination processes within these public sector bodies. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A9487?
- No fixed deadline — bill is currently in legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A9487?
- As of the last published update, A9487 is at the "floor vote" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A9487?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/A9487. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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