Vote: Committee vote · Civil Service And Pensions
Senate Civil Service And PensionsMay 18, 2026Result: passed
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Senate bill · S10025 (2025-26)
Relates to notification requirements of public employers regarding intentions to acquire or deploy any new application or technology that utilizes artificial…
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Relates to notification requirements of public employers regarding intentions to acquire or deploy any new application or technology that utilizes artificial intelligence
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Latest action May 18, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A11175, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Summary
Requires state-level public employers that intend to begin any procurement process or plan to acquire or deploy any new application or technology that utilizes an artificial intelligence model or artificial intelligence system to notify any duly recognized and certified employee representative of such intention no less than twelve months before commencing such process.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Civil Service Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To provide advanced notification and workforce planning when the state plans to procure, acquire or deploy an artificial intelligence system that affects the current workforce.
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Where it stands
Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Civil Service And Pensions · New York State Senate
Also referred to Governmental Employees · New York State Assembly.
The sponsor's argument
Why Michelle Hinchey says this is needed
The use of artificial intelligence to support or supplant the roles and responsibilities of the existing workforce is happening rapidly across all worksites. In order to provide appropriate time for workforce plan- ning and development and to avoid the personal and economic pitfalls caused by the layoff and displacement of workers, it is critical that the state work collaboratively with its workforce to minimize the poten- tial negative impact on workers, to address ongoing critical staffing shortages in other areas and to provide for appropriate information, support and training to effectuate the workforce transition that will be needed as AI becomes more prominent. This legislation does not prohibit the development, acquisition or procurement of AI. This legislation merely requires the state to act as a responsible, model employer. This legislation requires the state, as an employer, to be transparent with its plans and to work in good faith with its workforce to minimize disruptions and maximize opportunities presented by this new technology.
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Recorded votes
Full history
- May 18, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
NY Senate
- May 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES
NY Assembly
- Apr 23, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
NY Senate