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S9028 — NY, US
S9028 is an AI governance legislation from NY, currently committee. A New York bill seeks to prohibit AI discrimination in employment practices [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-23.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- committee
- Bill status
- in committee
- Authority / governing body
- New York State Senate
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Prohibit discrimination on the basis of a protected class when using artificial intelligence in employment practices. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- hr_director Ensure all AI systems used in employment practices (recruitment, hiring, promotion, etc.) do not discriminate based on protected characteristics.
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of NY S9028 and assess its potential impact on existing employment AI tools and policies.
- general_counsel Review the legal implications of using AI in employment decisions to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws, in anticipation of potential new legislation.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech
Vendors providing AI solutions for HR, such as recruitment, hiring, and performance management, will need to demonstrate robust mechanisms for preventing discrimination based on protected characteristics to comply with potential New York legislation.
Sample vendor questions
- How does your AI system ensure non-discrimination against protected classes in New York employment decisions?
- What bias auditing and mitigation features are built into your AI for hiring, promotion, and other employment practices?
- Can you provide documentation of compliance with anti-discrimination laws applicable to AI in employment?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New York Bill S9028 Targets AI Discrimination in Employment Practices
A New York bill seeks to prohibit AI discrimination in employment practices [1].
This initiative signals a growing focus on anti-discrimination obligations for AI deployers in HR.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S9028?
- The New York State Senate introduced Bill S9028 for the 2025-2026 session [1]. This legislation aims to prohibit employers from discriminating against protected classes when utilizing artificial intelligence in various employment practices [1]. The bill covers recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and other employment terms, currently residing in the Senate Committee on Investigations and Government Operations [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S9028 matter?
- This initiative signals a growing focus on anti-discrimination obligations for AI deployers in HR. Primary source →
- Who does S9028 affect?
- Organizations employing AI in human resources functions within New York State are within scope. This includes AI systems used for recruitment, hiring, promotion, training selection, and decisions related to employment terms, privileges, and conditions. Any employer utilizing AI to make or inform decisions across the employee lifecycle could be affected. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S9028?
- No fixed deadline — currently in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S9028?
- As of the last published update, S9028 is at the "committee" stage, with bill status "in committee". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S9028?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://legislation.nysenate.gov/bills/2025/S9028. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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