NYC Local Law 35 of 2022 — Annual Reporting on Algorithmic Tools Used by City Agencies
New York City, NY · NYC Admin. Code § 3-119.5 (Local Law 35 of 2022)
Every NYC agency must publicly report, each year, every algorithmic tool it used to make or assist decisions that materially affect the public's rights, benefits, or access to services. Reports must describe each tool's purpose, the data it uses, and any vendor involvement, and are published as an open dataset.
Technical detail
Local Law 35 of 2022 (Int. 1806-A) added NYC Admin. Code § 3-119.5, requiring each agency to report covered algorithmic tools annually by December 31, with a citywide compilation by March 31; OTI manages compliance under Executive Order 3 of 2022.
Who is protected: Members of the public affected by NYC agency algorithmic decision-making
Who must comply: All New York City agencies
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York City, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2022-01-15 |
| Enacted | 2022-01-14 |
| Citation | NYC Admin. Code § 3-119.5 (Local Law 35 of 2022) |
| Enforced by | NYC Office of Technology and Innovation; Mayor's Office of Operations |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-06-11 |
| Official source | Local Law 35 of 2022, Local Laws of the City of New York ↗ |
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