IN HB 1421
died on adjournmentBan on employer use of automated decision systems.
Indiana · 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) · lower
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Did IN HB 1421 pass?
No. IN HB 1421 died when the 2026 Regular Session (2nd Regular Session, 124th General Assembly) adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-08): Authored by Representative Harris
What is IN HB 1421 about?
Prohibits an employer from: (1) relying exclusively on an automated decision system in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual; (2) using an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual unless certain conditions are met; and (3) discriminating or retaliating against a covered individual for exercising rights under these provisions. Sets forth disclosure requirements for an employer that uses or intends to use an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision. Allows the department of labor to take certain enforcement actions. Allows a covered individual or labor organization to bring a civil action for a violation.
Who sponsors IN HB 1421?
Earl Harris is the primary sponsor of IN HB 1421.
Description
Prohibits an employer from: (1) relying exclusively on an automated decision system in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual; (2) using an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision with respect to a covered individual unless certain conditions are met; and (3) discriminating or retaliating against a covered individual for exercising rights under these provisions. Sets forth disclosure requirements for an employer that uses or intends to use an automated decision system output in making an employment related decision. Allows the department of labor to take certain enforcement actions. Allows a covered individual or labor organization to bring a civil action for a violation.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-08 — Authored by Representative Harris
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
- AGENCIES; Department of Labor (DOL)
- AGENCIES; Generally
- BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS; Generally
- CITIES AND TOWNS; Generally
- CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Generally
- CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and Penalties
- CIVIL RIGHTS
- COUNTY GOVERNMENT
- LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT; Generally
- STATE GOVERNMENT; Generally
- TECHNOLOGY; Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Sponsors
- Earl Harrisauthor
Committees
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Action timeline
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2026-01-08
Authored by Representative Harris
2026-01-08
First reading: referred to Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions
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Related bills
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