Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 4666: Relates to service retirement benefits for certain members of the New York city employees' retirement system

Provides that for New York city police/fire members, uniformed correction/sanitation revised plan and investigator revised plan members of the New York city employees' retirement system, the service retirement benefit shall not be reduced by the primary social security retirement benefit commencing at age sixty-two.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents reduction of retirement benefits for NYC public safety employees by Social Security, protecting their long-term financial security and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5847: Includes persons holding positions by appointment or employment in the organized militia of the state as public employees

This bill amends New York's civil service law to explicitly include individuals holding positions by appointment or employment in the state's organized militia (such as the National Guard) within the definition of "public employee." It directly affects militia members serving in these roles by classifying them as public employees under the law. The change modifies the legal definition but excludes these individuals from certain provisions related to collective bargaining (sections 210 and 211) while including them in the general definition for other purposes. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExcludes militia members from collective bargaining rights (sections 210-211), limiting a core labor protection under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6525: Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act

Enacts the New York state nursing shortage correction act; creates statewide nursing recruitment incentive and retention pilot initiatives; establishes the New York state nursing recruitment incentive and retention account.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAddresses nursing shortage via recruitment incentives and retention programs, directly improving healthcare workforce access and services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates nursing recruitment/retention incentives and funding account, directly supporting workforce stability in healthcare employment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8127: Enacts the "construction laborer insurance protection act (CLIPA)"

Enacts the "construction laborer insurance protection act (CLIPA)"; requires every policy or contract of insurance issued to an owner, contractor or subcontractor performing the work of erection, demolition, repairing, altering, painting, or cleaning of a building, structure or edifice to provide coverage for bodily injury and death of workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates insurance coverage for construction workers' injuries/deaths, directly enhancing workplace safety protections per bill summary.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6022: Authorizes tuition assistance program awards for students enrolled in short-term credential programs offered by certain public institutions

This bill expands New York's existing tuition assistance program to cover short-term credential programs at public institutions like SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges. It authorizes aid for students enrolled in programs lasting 8-15 weeks (150-600 hours) that align with high-demand industries and lead to employer-recognized credentials. Aid amounts are calculated as a proportion of full-time tuition assistance based on the student's actual hours enrolled. The program does not create new funding but applies existing aid rules to these accelerated training programs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands tuition aid for short-term credential programs at public colleges, increasing access to higher education and workforce training without new funding.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands tuition aid for short-term credential programs in high-demand industries, enhancing workers' skills and job prospects through employer-recognized credentials.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2062: Relates to the existing special eligible list for public employees

Provides that the governmental agency shall notify any person on a special eligible list, in writing, that their name will remain on such list for two years after the termination of military duty and shall be removed at the end of the two year period unless such person requests to remain on such list.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects military veterans' public employment eligibility by extending special list retention for two years post-duty, advancing job continuity rights.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends public employment eligibility for veterans by maintaining special list status for two years post-military duty, supporting veteran employment transition.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5661: Relates to calculation of the earned income credit

This bill (A 5661) changes New York State's earned income credit (EIC) calculation for tax years starting in 2026, setting the applicable credit percentage at 45% for qualifying low-income taxpayers. It directly affects New York residents who claim the EIC, increasing their state credit amount. The bill includes a safeguard: if federal actions materially reduce New York's ability to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant funds for the EIC, the credit percentage would drop to 20% for affected years. The change applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026, and requires state officials to certify any triggering federal event.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases EIC credit percentage to 45% for low-income taxpayers, providing direct tax relief and strengthening state fiscal support for working families.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases state EIC percentage for low-income workers, expanding financial support for employed individuals through tax credits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4558: Requires the commissioner of health to develop a sustainability plan for the state university of New York downstate medical center

Requires the commissioner of health to develop a sustainability plan for the state university of New York downstate medical center; provides that such sustainability plan shall not limit or alter the rights of employees pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly prohibits sustainability plan from limiting collective bargaining rights, directly protecting workers' rights under existing agreements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5582: Requires employees of gaming facilities to undergo human-trafficking recognition training

Requires employees of gaming facilities to undergo human-trafficking recognition training which shall address the nature of human trafficking, how human trafficking is defined in law, how to identify victims of human trafficking, relief and recovery options for survivors, and social and legal services available to victims.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates trafficking recognition training to protect workers from exploitation, enhancing workplace safety within Labor & Employment framework.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 27, 2026

S 6554: Provides for benefits for certain emergency medical technicians in the city of New York who suffer any condition or impairment of health caused by a stroke resulting in disability or death

Provides for benefits for certain emergency medical technicians or advanced emergency medical technicians in the city of New York who suffer any condition or impairment of health caused by a stroke resulting in disability or death.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides disability/death benefits for NYC EMTs with work-related stroke conditions, expanding worker benefits90% confidence

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