How to comply with NYC Local Law 144
NYC Local Law 144 (automated employment decision tools)
- Status
- In force
- Binding
- Yes
- Object analysed
- Automated decision
- Requirements
- 3
- Next milestone
- —
In short
Annual independent bias audit and candidate notice for any automated tool used in hiring or promotion in New York City.
Steps to compliance
- Qualify each AI systemAxes to decide: AEDT tool.
- Determine your roleDuties vary by role: Employer.
- Apply the 3 requirementsThey focus on: Transparency & notice, Fairness & non-discrimination and Explanation & redress.
- Prove it with checks4 checks to document, 2 of which also serve Canada, Colorado AI Act and CoE Convention.
- Keep compliance up to dateEvery known milestone has passed: the obligations apply.
Scope and penalties
- Kind
- Statute
- Scope
- Employers and employment agencies.
- Territorial reach
- Candidates and employees in New York City.
- Penalties
- $500 to $1,500 per violation per day.
- Jurisdiction
- New York City
Timeline
Qualifying a system
Classification axes and possible verdicts
AEDT tool
Requirements
3 requirements
| Code | Article | Requirement | Applies to | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYC-01 | §20-871(a)(1) | Independent bias audit less than one year old (impact ratios) | ||
| NYC-02 | §20-871(a)(2) | Publish the audit summary | ||
| NYC-03 | §20-871(b) | Candidate notice 10 business days before, alternative process |
Checks to document
Evidence collected for a check counts for every regulation that uses it.
| Code | Check | Scope | Themes | Also used by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHK-BIAS | Fairness and bias are evaluated and results documented | System | ||
| NEW-US-NYC-01 | Independent bias audit dated within 12 months proposed | System | ||
| NEW-US-NYC-02 | Audit summary published on the careers site proposed | System | ||
| VER-029-D-01 | Affected persons informed of the use of the AI system | System |
Themes covered
Frequently asked questions
Who is in scope of NYC LL 144?
Employers and employment agencies. Candidates and employees in New York City.
What penalties does NYC LL 144 carry?
$500 to $1,500 per violation per day.
When do the NYC LL 144 obligations apply?
Jul 5, 2023: Enforcement begins; Dec 2, 2025: Critical audit by the NY State Comptroller.
Is NYC LL 144 binding?
Yes. Kind: statute. Status: in force.
How does NYC LL 144 relate to other regulations?
The same checks serve several texts. Shared checks: Canada (2), Colorado AI Act (2) and CoE Convention (1).
Related regulations
Official sources
Data checked on Sep 25, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Check the official texts and get advice for your situation.
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