New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4550: Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4550 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce. Primary sponsor: Brian Cunningham (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would result in the displacement of any currently employed worker or loss of position, including partial displacement such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work, wages or employment benefits, or results in the impairment of existing collective bargaining agreements.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43 |
| Scott Bendett | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 107 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Deborah Glick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Judy Griffin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Rebecca Kassay | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Micah Lasher | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 69 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- PRINT NUMBER 4550A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO LABOR
- REFERRED TO LABOR