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NY A05423
Bill
Status
2/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of the Budget and Department of Civil Service to identify state agencies and job functions where a four-day workweek is feasible for at least 60% of employees by October 1, 2027
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Mandates full implementation of the four-day workweek for identified positions by October 1, 2029
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Protects transitioning employees from having work hours reduced below 36 hours per week or receiving any reduction in pay or benefits
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Requires negotiation and signed agreements with union representatives before implementing changes for employees in bargaining units
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Mandates a report to the governor and legislature by October 1, 2030 on implementation status, impact on vacancy rates, and budget effects on affected agencies
Legislative Description
Establishes a four-day workweek pilot program for state employees; requires the division of the budget and the state department of civil service to identify state agencies or other jobs in the performance of any function of state government for which a four-day workweek is feasible and beneficial for at least sixty percent of state employees employed in such agency or job in the performance of such function of state government, and to implement a four-day workweek for such state employees.
Last Action
referred to governmental employees
1/7/2026