New York A9581: Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use

What the bill says

An act to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring covered businesses to submit annual reports on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use.

From the amended text, April 22, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring covered businesses to submit annual reports on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The labor law is amended by adding a new section 201-j to read as follows: § 201-J. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IMPACT ASSESSMENTS. 1. DEFINITION. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "COVERED BUSINESS" SHALL MEAN A BUSINESS ENTITY DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE AND: (A) EMPLOYS MORE THAN FIFTY PEOPLE; OR (B) IS A PUBLICLY TRADED ENTITY. 2. REPORTING REQUIREMENT. ON OR BEFORE MARCH FIRST OF EVERY YEAR, A COVERED BUSINESS SHALL REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT REGARDING THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON ITS HIRING AND THE NATURE OF ITS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING THE PRECEDING DECEMBER THIRTY-FIRST. SUCH REPORT SHALL INCLUDE: (A) EMPLOYMENT DATA, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (I) AN ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES DISPLACED, OR WHOSE HOURS HAVE BEEN REDUCED, DUE IN FULL OR IN PART TO USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; (II) AN ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES HIRED, OR WHOSE HOURS HAVE BEEN INCREASED, DUE IN FULL OR IN PART TO USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE; AND (III) AN ESTIMATE OF THE …

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Sponsors

• Harry Bronson (D, 138) · primary sponsor
• Jonathan Jacobson (D, 104)
• William Colton (D, 47)
• Philip Ramos (D, 6)
• Judy Griffin (D, 21)
• Larinda Hooks (D, 35)
• Steven Otis (D, 91)
• Anna Kelles (D, 125)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 4, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 4, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1386
4. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S8706B
5. June 3, 2026: REFERRED TO RULES
6. June 3, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. June 3, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. June 3, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.411
9. June 3, 2026: RULES REPORT CAL.411
10. June 3, 2026: REPORTED

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 38 yea, 22 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 38 yea, 22 nay, passed
• Assembly Ways And Means Committee: Favorable refer to committee Rules (June 3, 2026): 22 yea, 10 nay, passed
• Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable (June 3, 2026): 20 yea, 9 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (June 3, 2026): 105 yea, 35 nay, passed
• Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means (May 20, 2026): 14 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A9581?

A9581 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Requires covered businesses to annually report to the department of labor regarding the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use.

What does A9581 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the labor law, in relation to requiring covered businesses to submit annual reports on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and the nature of artificial intelligence use.

What is the status of A9581?

Passed both chambers as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored A9581?

Harry Bronson (D, 138), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A9581?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9581