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
Summary
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.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026
Last action Jan 21, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
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REFERRED TO LABOR
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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