Authorizes the comptroller of the city of New York to enforce and investigate certain violations of the state minimum wage
This bill, the "POWER Act," authorizes New York City's comptroller (referred to as the "fiscal officer") to enforce and investigate violations of state minimum wage laws within the city. It directly affects NYC workers and employers by giving the comptroller authority to probe wage theft and other labor standard violations covered under specific labor law sections. Key provisions allow the comptroller to inspect workplaces, issue subpoenas, review records, and impose penalties - similar to the Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection - while clarifying that this does not replace existing enforcement by other city agencies or state departments. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karines Reyes
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
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