Prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements clauses and joint-action waivers with respect to workplace disputes
Summary
Prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements clauses and joint-action waivers with respect to workplace disputes; clarifies that section 7515 of the civil practice laws and rules applies retroactively to nullify pre-existing illegal mandatory arbitration clauses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
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