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S 10025

Relates to notification requirements of public employers regarding intentions to acquire or deploy any new application or technology that utilizes artificial intelligence

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michelle Hinchey

Public employers must notify and bargain with worker representatives at least 12 months before AI procurement/deployment, plus plan training and transitions.

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Bill Summary · S 10025

Summary of bill S. 10025 (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

  • The bill adds a new Civil Service Law section (216) that requires public employers in New York to provide advance notification and engage in collective bargaining before starting any procurement process or plan to acquire or deploy any new technology or application that uses artificial intelligence (AI), as defined by state and applicable general business laws.
  • The goal is to ensure workers and their representatives are informed about AI-related procurement, assess impacts on jobs and training, and negotiate transition and training plans.

Key provisions

1) Definitions

  • Defines terms crucial to the statute:
    • Plan to acquire or deploy: Public notification about procurement, acquisition, or deployment of AI-model or AI-system technology.
    • Procurement process: Includes RFI (request for information), RFP (request for proposal), RFQ (request for quotation), or any action to begin procurement/deployment of AI technologies.
    • Public employer: State, counties, municipalities, public libraries, school districts, SUNY, CUNY, community colleges, and related public entities.

2) Notification requirements

  • Public employers must notify a duly recognized and certified employee representative at least 12 months before beginning any procurement process or plan to deploy AI technology.
  • Notification applies to AI technologies that:
    • Use an AI model (as defined by General Business Law §1420) or an AI system (as defined by State Technology Law §103-e).

  • Scope of notification coverage includes AI that:

    • Changes or introduces products/services/operations affecting the nature of work or requires workforce training.
    • Eliminates job functions or positions.

  • Required notification content:

    • A comprehensive analysis of effects on workers, including those who may be unskilled or displaced.
    • Identification of potential skills gaps resulting from the AI implementation.
    • The total budgeted amount and descriptions of training and retraining programs for affected workers.

3) Collective bargaining

  • After notification, public employers must engage in collective bargaining with the affected employee representative on:
    • Acquiring or developing the new AI product/service.
    • Implementing the AI product/service.
    • Creating a transition plan for affected workers.
    • Creating training plans to prepare workers for new roles created by the AI deployment.

4) Construction and rights

  • The act does not diminish existing employment rights or benefits from collective bargaining agreements or other statutes/regulations.

§ 2-3) Other provisions

  • Includes a severability clause and details on effective dates:
    • The act takes effect 180 days after it becomes law, with an automatic alignment to the timing of Chapter 96 of the Laws of 2026 if needed.
    • Immediate authority to issue necessary rules/regulations for implementation prior to the general effective date.

Who is affected

  • Public employers in New York (state, counties, cities, towns, villages, public libraries, school districts, SUNY, CUNY, community colleges, and related entities).
  • Public employees and their recognized collective bargaining representatives.
  • Stakeholders involved in procurement, deployment, and training related to AI technologies.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Early notification: Minimum 12 months before starting any AI-related procurement process or deployment plan.
  • After notification: Mandatory collective bargaining on the identified topics with affected employee representatives.
  • Effective date: 180 days after enactment, with transitional rules for implementing regulations as needed.

Potential impact

  • Increases transparency and worker oversight in AI-related government technology procurements.
  • Promotes workforce planning, retraining, and transition support for workers potentially affected by AI adoption.
  • Encourages structured negotiation around AI deployment, potentially influencing procurement timelines and project design.
  • Aligns public sector AI initiatives with labor rights and collective bargaining processes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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