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NY A06604

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/24/2023

Primary Sponsor

Karines Reyes

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings or listen to communications whose primary purpose is to convey the employer's opinions on religious or political matters.

  • Defines "political matters" to include elections, political parties, legislation, regulation, and decisions to join political or civic organizations.

  • Defines "religious matters" to include religious affiliation, practice, and decisions to join religious organizations or associations.

  • Exempts religious corporations, entities, and educational institutions that are exempt under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 from these restrictions regarding speech on religious matters to employees performing work related to the organization's activities.

  • Requires all employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under this section in workplace locations where employee notices are normally posted.

Legislative Description

Protects employee freedom of speech and conscience by prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in meetings sponsored by the employer concerning the employer's views on political or religious matters.

Last Action

substituted by s4982

6/10/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules5/31/2023
Codes5/22/2023
Labor4/24/2023

Full Bill Text

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