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NY A06894
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nily Rozic
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AI Summary
- Creates a 12-member temporary commission to study utilization of paid family leave under the workers' compensation law, with members appointed by the governor from organized labor, business, legislature, and state agencies
- Commission chaired by the workers' compensation board chair; members receive no compensation but are reimbursed for actual expenses
- Study must examine demographic data of benefit recipients (gender, race, age, geographic region, industry), average benefits received, length and type of leave taken
- Commission will investigate barriers to utilization including lack of understanding of benefits, knowledge of eligibility, and awareness that paid family leave exists
- Report with findings and recommendations for increasing access among underutilizing groups due to the governor and legislative leaders within one year; commission expires after two years
Legislative Description
Creates a temporary commission to conduct a comprehensive study on the current utilization of paid family leave, make recommendations on how to increase access and the visibility of the program.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor3/18/2025
Full Bill Text
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