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A 6647 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on attachment to the labor market

Summary
Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on a claim that such workers have voluntarily withdrawn from the labor market by not seeking alternate employment that their injury or illness does not preclude them from performing.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents withholding injury benefits tied to healthcare coverage, protecting workers' access to medical care and rights under workers' compensation.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents withholding benefits from injured workers who can perform alternate jobs, directly protecting workers' rights and benefit access under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action May 16, 2025
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