New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A04550

Introduced
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
4/30/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

One of the most significant elements of Bill A04550 is the restriction it imposes on state entities regarding the use of artificial intelligence. The legislation prohibits any state department, board, commission, or other governmental entities from utilizing AI in a manner that could result in the displacement of current workers or the erosion of their employment conditions. This limitation aims to protect employees from potential job losses attributed to advancements in AI, focusing on safeguarding the existing workforce during the transition to more technologically driven methodologies.

Summary

Bill A04550 proposes crucial amendments to New York's labor law by requiring the Department of Labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the state workforce. The study is expected to cover various aspects, including job performance, productivity, training and education requirements, privacy, and security. Additionally, the bill mandates that the department produce interim reports every five years, leading up to a final report by December 31, 2034, which will include recommendations for legislative action regarding the findings.

Contention

There may be points of contention regarding how the bill balances technological advancement with worker protections. Proponents may argue that the bill is essential for preserving jobs and adapting responsibly to the AI era, whereas critics could claim that such restrictions on AI usage may deter innovation and efficiency improvements in state functions. Furthermore, discussions may arise regarding the implications for collective bargaining agreements, especially as the bill seeks to ensure that AI use does not impair these agreements, introducing a layer of complexity into labor relations and negotiations in the state.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NY A07838

Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to on job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would displace any natural person from their employment with such state entity until the department's final report is received.

NY S09401

Establishes the New York workforce stabilization act; requires certain businesses to conduct artificial intelligence impact assessments on the application and use of such artificial intelligence and to submit such impact assessments to the department of labor prior to the implementation of the artificial intelligence; establishes a surcharge on certain corporations that use artificial intelligence or data mining or have greater than fifteen employees displaced by artificial intelligence of a rate of 2% of the corporation's business income base; defines data mining.

NY S07422

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

NY A07634

Excludes a production using artificial intelligence or autonomous vehicles in a manner which results in the displacement of employees whose salaries are qualified expenses from the definition of qualified film for the purposes of the empire state film production credit.

NY S09104

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

NY A10231

Establishes the position of chief artificial intelligence officer and such person's functions, powers and duties; including, but not limited to, developing statewide artificial intelligence policies and governance, coordinating the activities of any and all state departments, boards, commissions, agencies and authorities performing any functions using artificial intelligence tools; makes related provisions.

NY A07559

Provides certain exemptions for individuals having entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level and who is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement; includes exemptions under the labor law from minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements and under article 6 of the labor law including but not limited to, recordkeeping requirements, wage statement requirements, and weekly pay requirements for "manual workers".

NY A08984

Provides certain exemptions for individuals having entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level and who is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement; includes exemptions under the labor law from minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements and under article 6 of the labor law including but not limited to, recordkeeping requirements, wage statement requirements, and weekly pay requirements for "manual workers".

NY S08602

Provides certain exemptions for individuals having entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level and who is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement; includes exemptions under the labor law from minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements and under article 6 of the labor law including but not limited to, recordkeeping requirements, wage statement requirements, and weekly pay requirements for "manual workers".

NY A08195

Enacts the "advanced artificial intelligence licensing act"; providing for regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems (Part A); requiring registration and licensing of high-risk advanced artificial intelligence systems and related provisions regarding the operation of such systems (Part B); establishing the advanced artificial intelligence ethical code of conduct (Part C); and prohibiting the development and operation of certain artificial intelligence systems (Part D).

Similar Bills

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