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NY A00886

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 666 to the labor law establishing a "non-preemption clause" for local minimum wage laws
  • Authorizes municipalities to establish and enforce minimum wage and benefits standards higher than state requirements within their geographic boundaries
  • Removes state preemption that currently prevents local governments from setting their own minimum wage rates
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes local governments to pay higher levels of minimum wage.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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