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NY A03983
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "political activities" protected under labor law to include "actions involving public petition and participation" in addition to running for office, campaigning, and political fundraising
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Defines "action involving public petition and participation" as communication in public places or forums on issues of public interest, or lawful conduct exercising constitutional rights of free speech and petition
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Protects employees from workplace discrimination based on their participation in these newly defined political activities
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Amends Section 201-d of the Labor Law, which governs legal activities outside of work
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Establishes the freedom to rally and engage equitably (FREE) act protecting employees from discrimination as a result of participating in certain political activities.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/7/2026