Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 24, 2026

S 9554: Grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York state and local employees' retirement system to William Kerr

This bill grants retroactive membership with Tier IV status in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System to William Kerr, a former employee of the Village of Cooperstown who was eligible for membership starting in 1984 but did not join at that time. The legislation requires Kerr to file an application within one year of the bill's effective date and ensures that any past service costs are covered by the Village of Cooperstown. Under this provision, Kerr will be treated as if he had been a member since his employment began, without receiving a refund of any contributions he previously made to the retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants retroactive retirement membership and ensures past service costs are covered by employer, expanding worker benefits and protecting retirement rights.75% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10414: Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police

Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; provides for employer pick-up of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the 25-year retirement programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a 25-year retirement program for NYC water supply police, expanding retirement benefits and providing employer contributions, which strengthens worker benefits.85% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10359: Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county

Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides death benefits to correction officers, expanding worker benefits and protecting employees' financial security for their families.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9476: Relates to service rendered by police officers in the agency police services unit

This bill expands retirement service credit eligibility for various law enforcement officers in New York State, including those in the Department of Environmental Conservation, regional state park police, university police, and the New York Waterfront Commission. It requires these officers to be automatically covered by the state police retirement provisions and grants credit for their previous police service when calculating retirement benefits. The legislation also provides additional service credit for state university police officers who meet specific training and service requirements. These changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to officers entering or re-entering service after specified dates.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement retirement benefits, supporting police services and officer welfare within criminal justice system75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement service credit eligibility for law enforcement officers, strengthening worker benefits and retirement protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9442: Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements

Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements; defines terms; establishes a tax credit for participating qualifying employers and employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit for employers and employees participating in a four-day work week pilot program, providing fiscal incentives and promoting economic efficiency.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes pilot program for four-day work week with tax credits, promoting better work-life balance and worker benefits85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 20, 2026

A 10663: Provides for the establishment of a nexus with the state of New York relating to unlawful discriminatory practices

This bill expands New York State's ability to handle discrimination cases by establishing a legal connection, or nexus, between discriminatory practices and the state, even when the discrimination occurs outside New York. It directly affects employers, labor organizations, and individuals who may experience discrimination in ways connected to New York, such as when the person is a New York resident during the incident or when the job involves work in the state. The law allows New York courts to hear these cases if there is a sufficient link to the state, including situations where an employee works in New York even occasionally or where a policy decision was made in the state. This change clarifies when New York's anti-discrimination laws apply and ensures that individuals can pursue remedies in New York courts for related grievances without needing to file separate state civil actions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands anti-discrimination protections by establishing nexus for out-of-state cases, strengthening worker rights and employment standards.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 3, 2026

A 10374: Establishes the hospice workforce stabilization and innovation program; appropriation

Establishes the hospice workforce stabilization and innovation program; grants for staff retention incentives, continuing education, professional certification including board certification in hospice and palliative care, workforce wellness initiatives, and other workforce support activities approved by the department; creates grants for establishing regional hospice workforce pipeline programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly creates a new program with appropriations for hospice workforce stabilization, including grants for staff retention, education, and wellness initiatives, directly funding essential public health services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes hospice workforce stabilization program with grants for staff retention, education, and wellness initiatives, directly strengthening healthcare workforce capacity.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes workforce stabilization program with grants for staff retention, continuing education, certification, and wellness initiatives, directly supporting hospice workers' employment conditions and professional development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10580: Requires at least one electric level three fast charging station for every five thousand New York state residents

Requires at least one electric level three fast charging station available to the public for every five thousand New York state residents on a county level by December 31, 2027; provides for the siting of such charging stations; requires construction and development of such stations to comply with article 8 of the labor law including payment of the prevailing wage.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates electric vehicle charging infrastructure, directly advancing renewable energy adoption and clean energy infrastructure development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates prevailing wage payment for charging station construction, directly protecting worker compensation rights under Article 8 of labor law.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9502: Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

This bill establishes a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of the surviving spouse's primary residence from real property taxes. The exemption applies specifically to firefighters who are members of the New York City Fire Department pension fund or the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System. Local legislative bodies retain the authority to reduce the percentage of exemption within their jurisdictions. The law takes effect on January 1st following its enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides property tax relief for surviving spouses of firefighters, reducing their tax burden and offering financial support to vulnerable families.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides property tax exemption benefits to surviving spouses of firefighters, expanding worker benefits and supporting labor-related welfare for public safety employees.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Pensions Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 17, 2026

S 9485: Relates to the establishment of the small business child & dependent care savings program

This bill creates a new savings program specifically for employees of small businesses in New York state to help them save money for child and dependent care. It affects employers with one to one hundred employees who have been in business for at least two years and do not currently offer a child and dependent care savings plan. The program allows employees to contribute a portion of their wages through payroll deductions, with contributions managed by the state's comptroller and labor commissioner. Employers would establish payroll systems to collect these contributions, and employees could choose their contribution amounts or opt out of the program. The bill also outlines rules for enrollment periods, contribution limits, and how employees can withdraw their savings under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a savings program for small businesses, promoting fiscal responsibility and employee benefits without increasing taxes or cutting public services.70% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes savings program for small business employees to help with child and dependent care, expanding worker benefits and supporting workforce stability.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Tags Small Business

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