New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9601: Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system prior to the final employment decision
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 9601 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system prior to the final employment decision. Primary sponsor: Larinda Hooks (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of automated systems to make employment decisions unless there is a meaningful human review of the output of such automated system prior to the final employment decision; requires employers that use an automated system in the hiring process to notify applicants of the use of such system; provides that an applicant who has received an adverse employment decision may request a human-conducted review of such decision.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larinda Hooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 35 |
| Noah Burroughs | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
| Nikki Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Kwani O'Pharrow | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Stefani Zinerman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
“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 LABOR