S 5465 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on such individual's status as a caregiver

This bill prohibits employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations from discriminating against individuals because they are caregivers for family members with disabilities or older adults. It expands legal protections to include a broad definition of "caregiver" covering those who provide daily care or supervision for children under 18 or covered family members aged 65 and older, regardless of whether the care recipient lives in the caregiver's home. The legislation also clarifies that "reasonable accommodation" for caregivers includes flexible schedules, remote work options, and time off for appointments, provided these changes do not cause an undue hardship to the business. By adding "status as a caregiver" to the list of protected characteristics, the bill ensures that people cannot be fired, denied hiring, or treated unfairly in employment settings due to their caregiving responsibilities.
Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
May 2023
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2023 Last action Jun 7, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 30, 2023

How they voted

54–7
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
May 30, 2023
D Democratic42
41 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican21
13 Yea 7 Nay 1
61% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Jun 7, 2024
Committee
COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5465A
upper
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
May 30, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
May 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 22, 2023
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Mar 13, 2023
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 6, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors