Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8426: Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder

Prevents discrimination by insurers based on an individual's mental health or substance use disorder; incorporates into law federal enforcement rules set forth in the federal mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents insurer discrimination against mental health/substance use disorder patients, enforcing parity and protecting patient rights under federal law.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents insurer discrimination on mental health/substance use, ensuring equal access to benefits, aligns with expanding worker benefits under employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Substance Abuse

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 16, 2026

S 7975: Relates to service retirement benefits for members of the NYC police pension fund

Provides that service retirement benefits for members of the NYC police pension fund shall not be reduced by the primary social security retirement benefit commencing at age sixty-two.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects NYC police pension benefits from Social Security reduction, advancing worker benefit protections under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1758: Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married

Allows for certain disability benefits to continue in the event an individual who is receiving such benefits gets married; provides that the marriage to another individual which would otherwise make an individual ineligible for certain disability benefits shall not be considered if such individual is already receiving disability benefits at the time of becoming married and continues to meet certain criteria.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects existing disability benefits for married recipients, preventing loss of financial support tied to employment incapacity, aligning with worker benefit protection.85% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7956: Requires human safety operators for certain autonomous vehicles

Prohibits any motor vehicle with a manufacturers' gross vehicle weight rating of ten thousand one pounds or more which utilizes autonomous vehicle technology from being operated on public highways unless a natural person holding a valid license for the operation of the motor vehicle's class is present within such vehicle.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires human operators for autonomous vehicles, preserving driving jobs and preventing automation-driven job loss, thus supporting labor employment protection.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates human operators for autonomous vehicles, restricting full automation and limiting deployment of self-driving technology per bill's prohibition clause.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires human operators for autonomous vehicles to enhance safety standards, directly aligning with transportation safety enhancements in vehicle regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Autonomous Vehicles Driver Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1046: Provides for the continuation of a commercial driver's license after lapse or termination of insurance if a person needs such license to perform employment

Provides for the continuation of a commercial driver's license after lapse or termination of insurance if a person needs such license to perform their employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents loss of commercial driver's license due to insurance lapse, enabling continued employment for workers reliant on CDLs, directly supporting employment stability.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7655: Relates to comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential

Provides for comparable salary and other benefits for state employees designated managerial or confidential which shall not be withheld unless an employee has received a formal written performance evaluation rating of unsatisfactory or its equivalent.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates comparable salaries/benefits for state managers/confidential staff, preventing arbitrary withholding without formal unsatisfactory ratings, directly protecting worker compensation rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 7755: Relates to retirement benefits for certain employees

Relates to the election of retirement benefits for certain members of the New York state and local employees' retirement system who are employed by the office of mental health.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables election of retirement benefits for specific state employees, advancing employment benefits without restrictions.95% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Jun 18, 2025

A 8275: Amends chapter 668 of the laws of 1977, amending the volunteer firefighters' benefit law relating to disability due to disease or malfunction of the heart or coronary arteries, in relation to the effectiveness

This bill extends the expiration date of disability benefits for volunteer firefighters suffering from heart or coronary artery conditions. It amends a 1977 law to keep the benefit program active until June 30, 2030, instead of ending in 2025. The change directly affects volunteer firefighters who qualify under this specific disability provision, ensuring continued access to benefits without altering the eligibility criteria or benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends disability benefits for volunteer firefighters, maintaining existing protections without reducing coverage or eligibility for a specific worker group.90% confidence

passed · New York · Assembly Jan 28, 2026

A 3549: Relates to services for post-traumatic stress disorder for emergency dispatchers and correction officers

Requires the same benefits and services for post-traumatic stress disorder for emergency dispatchers and correction officers as are afforded police and firefighters.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends PTSD benefits to correction officers (part of corrections system) as provided to police/firefighters, strengthening mental health support for criminal justice workforce.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends PTSD benefits to emergency dispatchers/correction officers, aligning with police/firefighter protections. Strengthens workplace safety and benefits for specific workers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4484: Provides line of duty sick leave for first responders who are diagnosed with or display symptoms of a pandemic virus

This bill provides paid sick leave for specific first responders who test positive for or show symptoms of a pandemic virus (defined as a WHO-classified virus triggering a state emergency declaration). It covers police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics, requiring employers to grant leave at their regular pay rate without reducing accrued sick leave. Employers cannot take adverse actions against staff using this leave, and the state will reimburse municipalities with fewer than 1 million residents for the costs. The leave applies only during pandemic-related illness or exposure, with written requests and medical documentation required.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides paid sick leave for first responders (medical professionals) with pandemic symptoms, protecting workforce health and preventing virus spread during public health emergencies, directly supporting healthcare workforce stability.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides paid sick leave at regular pay for first responders during pandemics, protecting workers' rights and benefits without adverse actions or pay reduction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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