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NY S06828
Bill
Status
7/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "employer" in the Executive Law to include all employers within New York State.
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Establishes that the State of New York is considered an employer of employees and officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, including judges and staff of elected officials.
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Extends human rights law protections to state employees and public sector workers previously exempt from these provisions.
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Takes effect on the same date as Chapter 161 of the Laws of 2019, or immediately if enacted after that date, with retroactive effect to Chapter 161's effective date.
Legislative Description
Includes the state and all public employers as employers subject to the provisions of the human rights law; includes executive, legislative and judicial employers.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
7/21/2020