NYC Algorithmic Tools Reporting (LL35)
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)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- January 15, 2022
- Applies to
- All New York City agencies
- Enforced by
- NYC Office of Technology and Innovation; Mayor's Office of Operations
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.
Who is protected: Members of the public affected by NYC agency algorithmic decision-making
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York City, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | January 14, 2022 |
| Citation | NYC Admin. Code § 3-119.5 (Local Law 35 of 2022) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency · automated decision-making |
| Statute | Local Law 35 of 2022, Local Laws of the City of New York |
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