Creation of an artificial intelligence working group within the city commission on human rights to study its impact on employment.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Aug 15, 2024
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of an artificial intelligence working group within the city commission on human rights to study its impact on employment” Read the full text
Civil and Human Rights
What it does
This bill would create an artificial intelligence working group within the New York City Commission on Human Rights. This group would be tasked with studying the impact of artificial intelligence on employment in New York City as well as reviewing the enforcement actions taken under Local Law 144 of 2021. The group would write a biennial report detailing their findings as well as provide guidance for bias audits and passing criteria for AI tools used in hiring to ensure they are in accordance with applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws and regulations.
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Where it is
Introduced by Council · Aug 15, 2024
Referred to Comm by Council · Aug 15, 2024
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Civil and Human Rights committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 1003
officialInt. No. 1003
officialAugust 15, 2024 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 8-15-24
officialMinutes of the Stated Meeting - August 15, 2024
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
9
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Julie MeninKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsJennifer GutiérrezShahana K. HanifJustin L. BrannanCrystal HudsonFrank MoranoPublic Advocate Jumaane Williams
Who is lobbying on this
From 1 City Clerk eLobbyist filing naming this bill (2024). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Aug 15, 2024).