Enacts the New York state fashion workers act
This bill establishes the New York State Fashion Workers Act to regulate model management companies by requiring them to register with the state and adhere to specific duties and prohibitions. The law defines key terms such as "model," "client," and "digital replica," and mandates that companies provide clear, plain-language summaries of employment terms known as deal memos. To ensure financial responsibility, larger firms must post a surety bond, while all registrants must pay fees and disclose ownership information to the department. Violations of these rules can lead to penalties and legal procedures, aiming to create a more transparent and accountable environment for fashion industry workers.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Jun 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Jun 3, 2024
Signed Dec 21, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 6, 2024 · Assembly Jun 7, 2024
How they voted
45–16
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 6, 2024
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican21
76% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Dec 21, 2024
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.676
upper
Jun 7, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
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