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NY S09167
Bill
Status
Introduced
5/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Addabbo
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AI Summary
- Establishes a temporary nine-member state commission to study the current utilization of paid family leave under Article 9 of the workers' compensation law
- Commission membership includes six appointed members (two each from Senate President and Assembly Speaker, one each from Senate and Assembly minority leaders) plus the Commissioner of Labor, Superintendent of Financial Services, and Chair of the Workers' Compensation Board
- Commission shall examine demographic data of benefit recipients (gender, race, age, geographic region, employment type), average benefit amounts, length of leave taken, employer experiences, and barriers to program utilization such as lack of knowledge about eligibility or existence of benefits
- Requires the commission to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leadership within one year of the act's effective date
- Act takes effect immediately and expires two years after becoming law
Legislative Description
Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A10224A
6/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules6/1/2022
Labor5/11/2022
Full Bill Text
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