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NY A01815
Bill
Status
1/23/2023
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Goodell
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AI Summary
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Allows employers who are members of recognized religious sects conscientiously opposed to insurance to apply for exemption from workers' compensation coverage requirements, provided their employees are from the same sect.
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Requires employees to submit written waivers of workers' compensation benefits and affidavits confirming their membership in the religious sect and opposition to insurance.
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Department must approve exemptions only if employees belong to a sect with established tenets opposing insurance and the sect has a long-standing practice of providing reasonable support for dependent members.
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Permits guardians to execute required waivers and affidavits on behalf of minor employees.
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Exemptions remain valid indefinitely unless the employee or sect ceases to meet the requirements, with the bill taking effect immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Permits an employer who is a member of a recognized religious sect to file an application with the department of labor to be exempted from the provisions of the workers' compensation law with respect to employees who are members of the same recognized religious sect whose religious tenets or teachings oppose acceptance of any insurance benefits.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024