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SB 957

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Labor and Employment – Automated Employment Decision Tools – Prohibition

Sponsor: Katie Fry Hester (District 9)Committee: FinanceSubject: Private Sector Labor and IndustryStatus: Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Prohibiting, subject to a certain exception, an employer from using an automated employment decision tool to make certain employment decisions; and requiring an employer, under certain circumstances, to notify an applicant for employment of the employer's use of an automated employment decision tool within 30 days after the use; and providing certain penalties per violation for an employer that violates the notification requirement of the Act.

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Testimony (15)

MGA witness list
FAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 7UnfavorableINFO 1Information only

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVGobel, ChristianMaryland State Education AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Education Association
UNFJackson, MarcusAssociated Builders and ContractorsRegistered for: Associated Builders & Contractors
UNFRodell, JordanComputer & Communications Industry AssociationRegistered for: Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)
UNFRichards, EvanMaryland Bankers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Bankers Association
UNFAllen, HannahMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce
UNFdurkin, margaretRegistered for: TechNet
INFOKatana, ShaoliMaryland State Bar AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.