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S8928 — NY, US
S8928 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently introduced. New York Senate Bill S8928 proposes requiring employers to disclose when employment losses are a result of AI systems [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-16.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- In Senate Committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- Senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Include a statement in notices of employment losses indicating if such losses are the result, in whole or in part, of the introduction, expansion, or adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, automation technologies, or machine-based processes. | — | — |
| agency | Establish and operate a two-year pilot program called the AI Innovation and Workforce Tracking Initiative to evaluate compliance, data accuracy, and policy impacts of the reporting requirement. | — | — |
| agency | Submit a report on the pilot program's findings to the governor and legislature. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- hr_director Monitor the progress of New York S8928 regarding AI workforce impact reporting requirements.
- compliance_officer Assess potential impacts of future AI workforce transparency regulations on current HR practices and systems.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech, productivity_assistants
Vendors providing AI/automation solutions for HR or operational processes may need to offer tools or data to help client companies comply with future workforce impact transparency requirements, as they may be required to disclose AI's role in employment changes.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your AI system impact workforce staffing levels or job duties?
- What mechanisms are in place to track the direct impact of your AI solution on employment changes?
- Can your system generate reports detailing its role in any employee role alterations or reductions?
- What data or features do you provide to help client companies comply with potential AI workforce transparency regulations?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NY S8928: AI Workforce Impact Transparency Act Introduced
New York Senate Bill S8928 proposes requiring employers to disclose when employment losses are a result of AI systems [1].
This development bears on deployer obligations for workforce reductions, signaling an emerging focus on AI's labor market impact and transparency requirements.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S8928?
- New York State Senate Bill S8928 introduces the "artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act" [1]. It mandates employers to disclose if employment losses are due to the introduction, expansion, or adoption of AI systems, automation technologies, or machine-based processes [1]. The bill also establishes a two-year pilot program, the AI Innovation and Workforce Tracking Initiative, to evaluate compliance and report findings to the governor and legislature [2]. Primary source →
- Why does S8928 matter?
- This development bears on deployer obligations for workforce reductions, signaling an emerging focus on AI's labor market impact and transparency requirements. Primary source →
- Who does S8928 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects employers operating within New York State that utilize artificial intelligence systems, automation technologies, or machine-based processes which may result in workforce reductions or materially alter employee duties. Specifically, organizations undertaking employment losses where AI is a contributing factor would be within scope. While related to 'ai_hiring,' the bill's language regarding 'employment losses' suggests a broader impact on existing roles across various business functions. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S8928?
- No fixed deadline — currently in Senate Committee Primary source →
- What is the current status of S8928?
- As of the last published update, S8928 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "In Senate Committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S8928?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S8928. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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