SB 576
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Creates new compliance requirements or restricts common AI uses. Action needed.
TL;DR
Indiana's SB 576 would ban employers from using AI systems that scan faces or voices during hiring unless they tell candidates first and get written consent. The bill, currently in committee, creates new rules for any company using AI-powered video interviews or voice analysis tools to screen job applicants.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Companies using HireVue, Pymetrics, or similar AI interviewing platforms in Indiana must provide written notice before recording candidates and obtain explicit consent
Applies to any employer operating in Indiana, regardless of company size or industry
Requires disclosure of what AI analysis will be performed (facial recognition, voice analysis, emotion detection)
Violations could result in civil penalties and potential lawsuits from rejected candidates
No exemptions for specific industries or company types
Would take effect July 1, 2024 if passed
What Should You Do
Review your current hiring tech stack for any tools that use video or voice analysis
Contact vendors like HireVue or Pymetrics to understand their compliance features for consent management
Draft template consent forms and disclosure statements for AI-assisted interviews
Monitor bill progress through Indiana Commerce and Technology Committee (no hearing date set yet)
Consider piloting consent processes now to identify operational challenges before potential July 2024 deadline
Who It Affects
Status Timeline
committee
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
January 14, 2019
committee
First reading: referred to Committee on Commerce and Technology
January 14, 2019
AI-generated analysis for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal guidance.
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