Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10408: Establishes a twenty year retirement option for certain deputy sheriffs employed by the city of New York

This bill creates a new twenty-year retirement option for deputy sheriffs working for the City of New York. Under the proposed changes, eligible officers could retire after twenty years of service and receive a pension equal to forty percent of their final average salary, with higher percentages for additional years of service up to a maximum benefit equivalent to thirty years of service. To qualify, these employees must make additional required contributions and file an application within a specific deadline, after which their election to join this program cannot be reversed. The legislation modifies existing retirement laws to establish these new rules and benefits specifically for this group of law enforcement personnel.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands retirement benefits for deputy sheriffs, increasing pension options and worker security.90% confidence

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

J 2222: Honoring the recipients of the LeadingAge New York 2026 Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally honors individuals who received the 2026 LeadingAge New York Long Term Care Employee of Distinction Awards. It specifically recognizes staff members from various not-for-profit and public long-term care facilities across New York State, including nurses, aides, and social workers. The resolution directs the legislature to pause its proceedings to acknowledge these employees and mandates that copies of the document be sent to each recipient. This action serves as a ceremonial tribute rather than establishing new laws or funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill honors long-term care employees, recognizing their contributions and supporting worker morale and value.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9833: Requires an annual brownfields redevelopment tax credit report

This bill requires the state tax commissioner to publish an annual report on brownfields redevelopment tax credits by June 30th each year. The report will list the names of entities that claimed these credits, along with the specific amounts awarded for site cleanup and property improvements. Additionally, the document will detail the number of construction jobs created, worker wage rates, apprenticeship participation, and the involvement of minority and women-owned businesses. This change aims to increase transparency regarding how these tax incentives are utilized and the resulting economic impacts of brownfields redevelopment projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill enhances fiscal transparency and accountability by mandating detailed reporting on tax credit usage, aligning with responsible fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates reporting on brownfields redevelopment tax credits, which fund site cleanup and environmental remediation, directly supporting environmental protection.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill promotes brownfields redevelopment, which can increase housing supply and create jobs, though it focuses on reporting rather than direct funding.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates reporting on job creation, wage rates, and minority/women-owned business involvement, promoting labor transparency and economic opportunity.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives Community Development Apprenticeships Tags Data Reporting

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 30, 2026

S 10131: Provides for presumptions for certain impairments of health

This bill establishes a legal presumption that specific Nassau County emergency workers, such as ambulance technicians and police medics, contracted HIV, tuberculosis, or hepatitis while performing their duties. Under this new rule, these employees would automatically be considered disabled due to work-related exposure to these diseases unless the county can prove otherwise. The legislation also assigns the financial costs of implementing these benefits to Nassau County, allowing expenses to be spread over ten years without requiring separate annual funding approval.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare workers by establishing presumptions for work-related disease exposure, ensuring they receive disability benefits and financial support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes legal presumptions for work-related disease exposure, protecting workers' rights and expanding disability benefits for emergency personnel.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 11261: Relates to eligibility for accidental disability benefits under the heart bill

Allows a one-year window for application for a disability retirement for members of the New York state and local employees' retirement system or the New York state and local police and fire retirement system who retired from service on or after January 1, 2021 due to heart disease; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill extends disability retirement eligibility for heart disease, protecting access to benefits for affected public employees.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands disability retirement eligibility for public safety workers, strengthening worker benefits and protections.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 10290: Relates to restricting the use of electronic monitoring and automated employment decision tools

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill restricts biased automated tools and requires impact assessments to protect worker rights and ensure fair employment decisions.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts the use of electronic monitoring and automated employment tools, limiting their application in hiring and employment decisions.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 15, 2026

S 10361: Relates to the earnings limitation for retired emergency medical technicians employed by certain agencies providing emergency services

This bill raises the annual earnings limit for retired emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and advanced emergency medical technicians employed by specific emergency services agencies to $50,000. The change allows these retirees to earn up to this amount from other work without reducing their retirement benefits, which were previously restricted by lower limits. The law applies immediately to the relevant agencies and personnel covered under the state's retirement and social security system.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises earnings limits for retired emergency medical personnel, protecting their retirement benefits and supporting the healthcare workforce.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill increases earnings limit for retired EMTs, expanding their ability to work without losing benefits, thus strengthening worker economic security.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 11213: Extends the twenty-five year presumptive eligibility period for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations

Extends the presumptive eligibility period, from twenty-five to thirty-five years, for certain retirement benefits for injuries or illnesses related to World Trade Center rescue, recovery and clean-up operations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill extends retirement benefits for 9/11 rescue workers, expanding worker protections and benefits for those injured during clean-up operations.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill extends the eligibility period for retirement benefits for World Trade Center veterans, directly strengthening their financial support.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11282: Requires a payroll services business to compile and provide annual wage and tax statements and/or year-end forms to clients

Requires a payroll services business to compile and provide annual wage and tax statements and/or year-end forms to clients without additional cost or delay.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates payroll services provide wage and tax statements without cost or delay, enhancing worker transparency and access to financial information.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 10186: Requires body armor worn by New York city emergency services personnel to be replaced every five years

This bill mandates that body armor issued to New York City emergency medical services personnel must be replaced every five years. The law requires the city commissioner to provide protective gear that meets specific national standards for resisting bullets and knife attacks. By setting a fixed replacement schedule, the legislation aims to ensure that medical responders consistently wear up-to-date protective equipment. This change directly impacts employees within the bureau of emergency medical services who currently rely on the city for their safety gear.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates regular replacement of body armor for emergency services personnel, directly improving workplace safety and protecting workers from injury.95% confidence

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