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HB 1421 IN

Ban on employer use of automated decision systems.

IN · session 2026 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 8, 2026

Latest action (Jan 8, 2026) Authored by Representative Harris

Summary

Prohibits an employer from: (1) relying exclusively on an automated decision system in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual; (2) using an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual unless certain conditions are met; and (3) discriminating or retaliating against a covered individual for exercising rights under these provisions. Sets forth disclosure requirements for an employer that uses or intends to use an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision. Allows the department of labor to take certain enforcement actions. Allows a covered individual or labor organization to bring a civil action for a violation.

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Action history (2)

  1. Jan 8, 2026 First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions · lower
  2. Jan 8, 2026 Authored by Representative Harris · lower
Subjects
AGENCIES; Department of Labor (DOL)AGENCIES; GenerallyBUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; GenerallyCITIES AND TOWNS; GenerallyCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; GenerallyCIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and PenaltiesCIVIL RIGHTSCOUNTY GOVERNMENTLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; GenerallySTATE GOVERNMENT; GenerallyTECHNOLOGY; Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

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