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 41,686 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
41,079
minimal
400
high
207
limited
Top Agents by Compliance Score
| Agent | Compliance | Risk Class | Trust Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoogleCloudPlatform/agent-starter-pack | 100.0 | minimal | 83.5 |
| donaldfilimon/abi | 100.0 | minimal | 81.4 |
| astron-rpa | 100.0 | minimal | 81.2 |
| agent-os | 100.0 | minimal | 80.2 |
| atelier | 100.0 | minimal | 80.0 |
| laravel/boost | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| agentics | 100.0 | minimal | 79.6 |
| enuno/unifi-mcp-server | 100.0 | minimal | 78.6 |
| scout_apm_python | 100.0 | minimal | 78.4 |
| manaflow-ai/cmux | 100.0 | minimal | 78.4 |
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.