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NY A01697

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carrie Woerner

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows employers to count meals, lodging, and utilities provided to farm workers as part of the minimum wage rate
  • Requires the Department of Labor to publish updated allowance amounts adjusted for cost of living increases
  • Mandates the first cost of living adjustment be published by December 1, 2025, with updates every five years thereafter
  • Updated allowance amounts take effect on January 1 following publication
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to farm worker meal, lodging and utilities minimum wage credits being adjusted for cost of living increases.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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