As prefiled: - Prohibits an employer or employment agency from using an automated employment decision tool unless an independent bias audit has been conducted on the tool within the prior year. - Requires the bias audit to calculate selection rates and impact ratios across various protected categories, including race, sex, age, and specified intersectional categories. - Establishes independence standards for auditors, prohibiting them from having an employment or financial relationship with the employer or the tool's developer.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Jan 13, 2026 | — | Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee |
| Last Action | Jan 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |