The bill introduces a new chapter, CHAPTER 5.2, titled "Artificial Intelligence Use and Fair Employment Practices," to Title 28 of the General Laws concerning labor and labor relations. This chapter establishes definitions for key terms related to artificial intelligence and automated decision systems (ADS) used in employment contexts. It defines terms such as "authorized representative," "automated decision system (ADS)," "employee," "employer," and "employment-related decision," among others.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of employers regarding the use of electronic monitoring tools and the data collected from them. It specifies that employers shall not primarily rely on employee data collected through electronic monitoring when making hiring, promotion, disciplinary, or compensation decisions. Employers are required to establish meaningful human oversight of such decisions, ensuring that a human decision-maker reviews the information collected, verifies its accuracy, and considers other relevant information.

Additionally, the bill mandates that when employers make decisions based on data gathered through electronic monitoring, they must disclose to affected employees and their authorized representatives within thirty days. This disclosure must include information about the monitoring tools used, the specific data collected, and any other information considered in the decision-making process.

The act aims to create a comprehensive regulatory framework that addresses the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace while considering the interests of both employers and employees. The provisions of this act will take effect upon passage.