Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2242: 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 & EmploymentPrevents termination of disability benefits due to marriage, protecting worker financial security and maintaining essential benefits for disabled individuals.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 26, 2026

A 8725: Relates to disability retirement benefits for the presumption of cancer affecting the endocrine and thyroid systems and Parkinson's Disease for certain firefighters

Relates to disability retirement benefits for the presumption of cancer affecting the endocrine and thyroid systems and Parkinson's Disease for certain firefighters.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability retirement benefits for firefighters with job-related illnesses, directly strengthening worker benefits for a specific occupational group.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3282: Adds assaults against certain employees of state and local government agencies as an assault in the second degree

Establishes a person is guilty of assault in the second degree when such person intends to cause physical injury to an employee of New York state or any of its political subdivisions or of a public authority or a public benefit corporation while such employee is performing such employee's duties.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill expands criminalization by classifying assaults on public employees as second-degree assault, increasing penalties for such offenses.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects government employees from assault during work duties, directly enhancing workplace safety protections for specific labor groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 5319: Provides family leave to persons recovering from a pregnancy loss

This bill expands family leave protections to include employees who are recovering from a stillbirth. It modifies the state workers' compensation law to recognize stillbirth recovery as a qualifying reason for taking leave from work, similar to other family care situations already covered. The change applies to all employees covered under the existing family leave program and allows them to take time off without losing their job or benefits during their recovery period. The bill takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands family leave benefits to cover stillbirth recovery, directly strengthening worker benefit protections under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6945: Relates to improving recruitment and retention of air traffic controllers in New York State

Relates to addressing staffing shortages and improving workforce stability by providing state-funded financial incentives for air traffic controllers working in New York State.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides state-funded financial incentives to retain air traffic controllers, directly advancing workforce stability and recruitment within a specific labor sector.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill provides state-funded financial incentives for air traffic controllers, directly supporting aviation transportation workforce stability and infrastructure operations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Airports

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7548: Relates to requiring mental health first aid training for licensed cosmetologists and barbers

This bill requires licensed cosmetologists and barbers to complete an 8-hour mental health first aid training course before obtaining or renewing their licenses. The training teaches professionals to recognize symptoms of mental health crises (like anxiety or depression), safely de-escalate situations, and refer clients to community resources. It directly affects all beauty professionals who interact with the public daily, mandating certification valid for the duration of their license. The law aims to promote public safety by equipping these frontline workers with skills to address mental health needs and reduce related risks.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health first aid training for beauty professionals, expanding community mental health service access points through frontline worker education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires mental health training including de-escalation techniques, directly improving workplace safety for cosmetologists/barbers by preventing client crises from escalating to harm workers.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3568: Relates to access to mental health care services for emergency dispatchers

Provides that a collective bargaining agreement or employment contract shall not require that an emergency dispatcher employed by a municipality obtain approval from, or provide notice to, a supervisor to access mental or behavioral health care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves supervisor approval barriers for emergency dispatchers accessing mental health care, directly improving access to mental health services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from restricting mental health care access for dispatchers via collective bargaining agreements, directly protecting workers' rights under employment terms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7971: Allows for certain participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations to be eligible for disability benefits

Allows for participants in World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations who were not members of a New York state retirement system at the time of such participation but who are now currently active members in such retirement systems to be eligible for disability benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands disability benefits eligibility for WTC responders, directly advancing worker benefits under employment standards.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 11, 2025

S 5294: 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 ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospital safety programs for medical professionals, supporting healthcare worker protection and facility operations within healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates hospitals to implement violence prevention programs including safety assessments, directly improving workplace safety for healthcare workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 4901: Relates to hearing officers

Expands the authority of hearing officers regarding judgments about an employee's inability to perform their duties due to a disability to be provided to the employee and the authorized representative of such employee.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands hearing officers' authority to provide disability-related employment judgments to employees and their representatives, protecting workers' rights to transparency and representation in employment disputes.85% confidence

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