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Enacts the "artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act"; requires that each notice include a statement as to whether the employment losses described are the result, in whole or in part, of the introduction, expansion, or adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems, automation technologies, or machine-based processes that have replaced or materially altered the duties of affected employees; establishes a two year pilot program known as the AI Innovation and Workforce Tracking Initiative to evaluate compliance, data accuracy, and policy impacts of the reporting requirement; requires a report to the governor and legislature.

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New York S. 8928, the "artificial intelligence workforce impact transparency act" (§ 1), was introduced January 16, 2026 and referred to the Senate Labor Committee. It has not been enacted. If enacted, it would amend the state WARN act (Labor Law § 860-b(1)) by adding a new paragraph (f) (§ 3). Each mass layoff, relocation or employment loss notice would have to state whether the job losses result, in whole or in part, from the introduction, expansion or adoption of AI systems, automation technologies or machine-based processes that replaced or materially altered affected employees' duties. To the extent the employer knows, the notice would also have to give the estimated percentage of positions affected and a brief description of the technology or process involved. Under § 4, the commissioner of labor would keep a database of these reports. The commissioner would also publish quarterly summaries of the number, sector and location of AI- or automation-related reductions. The summaries would be posted on the department of labor's website and shared with the department of economic development for workforce planning and retraining. Under § 5, within 180 days of the effective date the department of labor would set up a two-year pilot, the "AI Innovation and Workforce Tracking Initiative." The pilot would evaluate compliance, data accuracy and policy impacts, with a report to the governor and legislature within 90 days after the pilot ends. The commissioner could issue implementing rules. Section 6 is a severability clause. Under § 7, the act takes effect 180 days after becoming law, and the § 5 pilot provisions expire two years after that date.

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