AI Summary: NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) is an effective AI regulation
in US
focused on employment_bias_audit.
Maximum penalty: $1,500 per violation.
Nerq has assessed 41,734 agents against applicable risk classifications.
AI Agent Compliance: NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT)
NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) is a currently effective regulation focused on employment_bias_audit in US. It establishes a risk-based framework for AI systems with penalties up to $1,500 per violation for non-compliance.
Overview
| Status | effective |
| Effective Date | 2023-07-05 |
| Region | US-NY |
| Country | US |
| Focus Area | employment_bias_audit |
| Max Penalty | $1,500 per violation |
| Per Violation | $500-$1,500 per violation |
| Source | Official text |
Risk Model
sector_specific
Risk Classes
- aedt_employment
- not_applicable
High-Risk Criteria
- {'employment_ai': ['automated_employment_decision_tool'], 'triggers': ['hiring_screening', 'promotion_decisions']}
Requirements
- Annual independent bias audit
- Public disclosure of audit results
- Notice to candidates 10 days before use
- Alternative selection process option
Agent Risk Distribution
41,126
minimal
401
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| williamzujkowski/strudel-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 92.9 |
| laravel/boost | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| openagents | 100.0 | minimal | 91.2 |
| harbor | 100.0 | minimal | 90.5 |
| microsoft/azure-devops-mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.3 |
| opal | 100.0 | minimal | 90.2 |
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 90.1 |
| laravel/mcp | 100.0 | minimal | 90.0 |
| agentgateway/agentgateway | 100.0 | minimal | 89.8 |
| QwenLM/qwen-code | 100.0 | minimal | 89.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the compliance requirements under NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT)?
NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) requires AI systems to meet specific regulatory standards focused on employment_bias_audit. Nerq automatically checks AI agents against these requirements.
How does NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) classify AI risk?
NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) uses a risk-based classification: sector_specific. Nerq maps each agent to the applicable risk class.
What are the penalties under NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT)?
Non-compliance with NYC Local Law 144 (AEDT) can result in penalties up to $1,500 per violation. Use Nerq to identify compliance gaps before enforcement.