Track past, current, and upcoming AI hiring regulations worldwide.
January 1, 2020
First US state law regulating AI in hiring. Requires consent before AI analyzes video interviews.
October 1, 2020
Prohibits facial recognition in job interviews without applicant consent.
December 11, 2021
NYC City Council passes the first comprehensive AEDT bias audit law in the US.
July 5, 2023
NYC begins enforcing LL144 after initial delay. Employers must have audits completed.
March 13, 2024
European Parliament adopts the AI Act, the world's first comprehensive AI regulation framework.
January 1, 2025
California requires impact assessments for automated decision tools in employment.
February 2, 2025
First phase: banned AI practices (social scoring, emotion recognition at work) become illegal.
TBD (2025–2026)
UK sector-specific AI regulation framework. Existing regulators to publish AI-specific guidance.
August 2, 2025
Full requirements for high-risk AI systems (including hiring) take effect.
Australia reviewing whether to make voluntary AI Ethics Principles mandatory.
TBD (proposed)
Canada's proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act would regulate high-impact AI systems.
February 1, 2026
Colorado requires risk management and impact assessments for high-risk AI in employment.
August 2, 2027
All provisions of the EU AI Act become fully enforceable, including for existing AI systems.
Regulations are coming fast. Get your bias audit done now so you're ready when enforcement begins.