Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act"
Summary
Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act" which provides for the certification of an employer to become a recovery ready workplace; defines terms; establishes the recovery-ready workplace program; provides criteria for employers to obtain certification as a recovery ready workplace; provides for employee involvement.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new section to the mental hygiene law establishing a formal recovery-ready workplace program. The version now includes detailed definitions and outlines specific responsibilities for the office administering the program, replacing the original standalone act format with a more integrated legislative approach.
Scope change
The bill's scope changed from a standalone act establishing a recovery-ready workplace program to an amendment of the mental hygiene law that adds a new section (32.40) with detailed program requirements and definitions.
SCOPE
Changed from a standalone act to an amendment of the mental hygiene law, integrating the recovery-ready workplace program into existing mental health legislation.
DEFINITION
Added comprehensive definitions for key terms including 'recovery ready workplace advisor', 'certified peer support advocate', and 'prevention' to clarify program requirements.
REQUIREMENT
Added specific requirements for the administering office to develop application processes, training materials, consultation services, outreach programs, and a dedicated webpage for the recovery-ready workplace program.
Removed the original legislative findings section that detailed statistics about opioid-related worker losses and economic impacts, replacing it with the new program structure.
Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025
How they voted
21–0
Passed
Total votes 21
Jun 9, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-0)
senate
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3740A
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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