Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 9, 2025

S 7485: 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 & EmploymentEstablishes prevailing wage requirements for concrete/asphalt haulers, ensuring fair compensation standards per labor protections.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8040: Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state

Requires railroad corporations to conduct a comprehensive safety inspection when a freight train is parked in a train yard prior to traveling on tracks within the state including, but not be limited to, a review of tracks, safety equipment, including brakes, and train cars.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates safety inspections for railroad equipment, directly improving workplace safety for workers in the rail industry.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates safety inspections for freight trains, directly enhancing rail transportation safety standards per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Freight Rail

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8854: Adds assault of certain transportation workers to assault in the second degree

Adds assault of a highway worker, motor vehicle investigator and motor vehicle inspector to the crime of assault in the second degree; defines such terms.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by adding specific workers to assault in second degree definition, matching 'expands criminalization' indicator.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enhances criminal penalties for assaulting specific transportation workers (highway workers, inspectors), directly strengthening workplace safety protections for these laborers under Labor & Employment.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by criminalizing assault against highway workers and inspectors, directly protecting transportation infrastructure personnel.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime Roads & Highways

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died · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 7638: Provides that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who complies with certain standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder

Provides that certain purchase contracts to purchase food can be awarded to a qualified bidder who fulfills certain values based procurement standards when such bid is not more than 10% higher than the lowest responsible bidder and when the bidder makes publicly available data on where such bidder sources their food items; sets forth the criteria for values based procurement standards to include local economies, environmental resilience, racial equity, valued workforce, valued agricultural sector, animal welfare, and nutrition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill includes 'valued workforce' as a criteria in procurement standards, directly supporting labor-focused workplace practices per topic description.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 8135: Provides WTC-related benefits to certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility

Bill S 8135 expands the eligibility for World Trade Center (WTC)-related benefits to include certain employees who worked at the Verrazano Bridge Toll Facility. It amends the retirement and social security law by adding these workers to the definition of those who "participated in World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup operations." This change allows these specific employees to qualify for WTC-related benefits. The bill takes effect immediately and applies retroactively to September 11, 2001.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands WTC benefits eligibility for specific workers, directly advancing worker benefits under Labor & Employment by adding them to qualifying groups for recovery-related support.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Sep 8, 2025

A 7730: Creates a wage tax credit for employers who employ New York national guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

This bill would create a $1,500 wage tax credit for New York employers who hire qualifying individuals: New York National Guard members, reservists, volunteer firefighters, and EMS personnel. To qualify, an employee must work for the employer for at least six months. The credit reduces the employer's state tax liability, with any unused portion carried forward to future tax years (but not refunded with interest). It applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2027, and is currently pending legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $1,500 tax credit for employers, reducing state tax liability for qualifying hires, providing direct tax relief.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax credit to employers hiring specific worker groups (Guard, firefighters, EMS), incentivizing employment and supporting their workforce participation.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates wage tax credit for employers hiring National Guard/reservists (veterans), directly supporting veteran employment through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits National Guard & Reserve

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signed · New York · Assembly May 23, 2025

A 7424: Relates to terms and condition of employment, salary schedules, and other terms any agreement for members of certain collective negotiating units consisting of persons in the division of state police; repealer

Relates to the terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of troopers in the division of state police and salary schedules for members of such unit; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit; provides for the payment of overtime pursuant to the terms of any agreement (Part A); relates to the terms and conditions of employment for members of the collective negotiating unit consisting of commissioned and non-commissioned officers in the division of state police and salary schedules for members of such unit; relates to the employee benefit fund for members of such unit (Part B).

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes salary schedules, employment terms, and overtime for state police troopers via collective bargaining, directly supporting their labor conditions and benefits.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

passed · New York · Senate Feb 10, 2026

S 4804: Relates to establishing first responder safety zones

This bill establishes "first responder safety zones" on highways, defining them as areas up to 660 feet around facilities where fire, police, or ambulance vehicles are stationed. Within these clearly marked zones, the maximum speed limit for drivers is set at 15 miles per hour. Drivers are required to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles with active lights during an emergency within or entering these zones, and also to pedestrians crossing the roadway. Violations, such as failing to yield or exceeding the speed limit, carry fines, and a third offense for failing to yield can result in a one-year license suspension.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates safety zones to protect first responders from traffic hazards, directly improving workplace safety for emergency personnel.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes highway safety zones with 15mph speed limits and yielding requirements for emergency vehicles, directly enhancing road safety infrastructure and operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Roads & Highways

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 5709: Establishes a work group to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice

Establishes a 14 member doula Medicaid reimbursement work group within the department of health to set reimbursement rates for doulas in the state Medicaid program and address other criteria related to their practice; requires the work group to conduct a study and evaluate the costs, benefits and issues that may be associated with Medicaid reimbursement for doulas and for providing doula care to Medicaid recipients; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Medicaid reimbursement for doulas, expanding maternal health access and coverage under public health programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes Medicaid reimbursement framework for doulas, directly funding their services and supporting employment income for healthcare workers.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2671: Sets the amount of the allowance that trial and grand jurors are entitled to at the minimum wage

This bill changes how trial and grand jurors are paid in New York courts. Instead of a fixed $40 daily allowance, jurors now receive an amount equal to the local minimum wage for each day they serve, based on the court's location. Employers with more than 10 workers cannot withhold the first $40 of a juror's daily wages for the first three days of service. Jurors earning less than the daily minimum wage receive the difference, and the state covers these payments through court administration funds.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAligns juror pay with local minimum wage, prevents employer withholding of first $40, ensures fair compensation - strengthens worker pay protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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