Labor & Employment

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 2725: Requires employers to include an opioid antagonist where first aid kits are required by federal law

This bill requires private employers who must provide first aid kits under federal law to include an opioid antagonist (like naloxone) in those kits. It directly affects businesses in sectors covered by federal workplace safety rules, such as construction or manufacturing, but excludes government agencies. The key provision mandates adding this life-saving medication to existing first aid supplies for treating potential opioid overdoses among injured employees. The bill does not create new first aid requirements but specifies that opioid antagonists must be part of kits already mandated by federal regulations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates opioid antagonists in first aid kits for workplace overdose response, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for employees in federally regulated sectors.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 8465: Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt

Relates to prevailing wage for those involved in hauling of concrete and asphalt in the counties of Nassau, Putnam, Suffolk, and Westchester, and in the city of New York.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevailing wage rates for concrete/asphalt hauling workers in specified areas, ensuring fair compensation and protecting labor rights per prevailing wage standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

signed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 203: Requires hospitals to develop a violence prevention program

Requires hospitals to establish a violence prevention program which includes a workplace safety and security assessment and develop a safety and security plan that addresses identified workplace violence threats or hazards.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates hospitals to develop workplace violence prevention programs including safety assessments, directly strengthening workplace safety protections for healthcare workers under Labor & Employment.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 12, 2025

A 2748: Relates to eligibility for classification as permanent total disability

Relates to eligibility for classification as permanent total disability; includes inability to perform the full range of sedentary work or approval for federal social security disability benefits as a result of a compensable accident or occupational disease as constituting permanent total disability.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands eligibility for permanent total disability benefits by including inability to perform sedentary work or federal disability approval for work-related injuries, directly protecting workers' rights and expanding benefits.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 7680: Relates to mandating the development and approval of operational safety plans

Requires the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to develop and approve operational safety plans prior to the deployment of any employee in hazardous conditions; requires the plan to include a comprehensive risk assessment identifying potential hazards associated with the deployment, mitigation measures to address identified risks, detailed information on team composition, identification of an on-site authorized person responsible for overseeing operations, a clear chain of command, emergency contact information for all team members, and evacuation procedures.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety plans with risk assessments and mitigation for hazardous conditions, directly improving workplace safety standards90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 12, 2025

S 5379: Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract

Relates to prevailing wage requirements applicable to brownfield remediation work performed under private contract as it relates to certain remediation activities, for sites that are seeking or have received a determination that the site is eligible for the tangible property credit component of the brownfield redevelopment tax credit, and the work is paid for in whole or in part by public funds.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentApplies prevailing wage requirements to brownfield remediation projects funded by public money, ensuring fair compensation for workers on these contracts.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 3398: Relates to enacting the reasonable accommodation anti-retaliation act

This bill, S 3398 (the "reasonable accommodation anti-retaliation act"), prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who request reasonable accommodations under New York's anti-discrimination law. It explicitly adds "requesting a reasonable accommodation" to the list of protected actions in Section 296 of the Executive Law, making it unlawful to punish workers for such requests - like disclosing personnel files in retaliation. The law clarifies that existing anti-discrimination protections already covered this, but the amendment makes the prohibition explicit and enforceable. It applies immediately to all actions occurring after its effective date.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer retaliation for requesting reasonable accommodations, directly protecting workers' rights under anti-discrimination law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

vetoed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 4926: Relates to contracted network pharmacy use

This bill (S 4926) gives injured workers in New York State the right to choose their own pharmacy for prescribed medications under specific circumstances, directly affecting workers receiving workers' compensation. It allows them to bypass the employer/carrier's contracted pharmacy if payment is denied within 72 hours or if reauthorization fails for reasons like missing medical reports, disputes over treatment guidelines, or case settlement delays. Pharmacies dispensing medication under this provision must follow the state’s pharmacy fee schedule, medical treatment guidelines, and formulary, and assume liability for costs if the medication isn’t later approved. The bill was passed by the state legislature in June 2025 but was vetoed by the Governor on December 5, 2025.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGives injured workers pharmacy choice when denied, improving access to medications under workers' comp, directly protecting patient rights and access.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants injured workers right to choose pharmacy when denied by employer, protecting access to medications under workers' comp, advancing employment benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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vetoed · New York · Assembly Dec 5, 2025

A 33: Relates to the promotion of employment of people with disabilities

This bill establishes a 16-member task force within New York's Department of Labor to address unemployment among people with disabilities. The task force, including representatives from state agencies, disability organizations, labor, business, and people with disabilities themselves, will study employment barriers and review successful programs. Its key duties include developing strategies to increase competitive integrated employment (meaningful jobs in regular workplaces), ensuring state agencies model inclusive hiring, and making recommendations within two years. The task force must report annually to the governor and legislature, with findings made publicly available online. This directly affects state agencies, employers, and people with disabilities seeking meaningful work opportunities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates task force to address disability employment barriers and develop strategies for competitive integrated employment, directly advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities within Labor & Employment framework.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Dec 1, 2025

S 3655: Relates to establishing a twenty-five year retirement plan for firefighters employed by the division of military and naval affairs

Bill S 3655 establishes a new 25-year retirement plan for firefighters employed by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. This plan allows eligible firefighters, including airport firefighters and training and safety officers, to retire after completing 25 years of creditable service. Upon retirement, these members would receive a retirement allowance equal to one-half of their final average salary. The bill specifies that creditable service includes time in their DMNA firefighter roles, service as a paid firefighter in other departments, and certain wartime service. Members have one year from the effective date to elect to join this new plan.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes retirement benefits (50% final salary after 25 years) for firefighters, strengthening employment benefits and retirement security for public safety workers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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