HB1514
Employment decisions; automated decision systems, civil penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
Chief Patron:
Kathy Tran (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Employment decisions; automated decision systems; civil penalty.
Provides that the Director of the Department of Human Resource Management shall require any state agency that uses an automated decision system as a substantial factor in any employment decision, as those terms are defined in the bill, to (i) ensure that such system and the use of such system ... (More) complies with federal and state law, (ii) make certain disclosures, (iii) provide an opt-out mechanism, (iv) annually test such system, (v) ensure data security, and (vi) train agency staff on such system. The bill requires the Department and local government employers to establish and publicize a process for applicants for employment and employees to file concerns and complaints regarding the use of automated decision systems in such employment decisions and a process for the investigation and resolution of any such concerns and complaints. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105693D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 02/02/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1514)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
