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NY A06958
Bill
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steven Raga
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AI Summary
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Requires all degree-granting institutions authorized to operate in New York to adopt and implement a "sweat-free code of conduct" for purchasing and licensing apparel that meets or exceeds Workers Rights Consortium (WRC) Model Code of Conduct standards
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Mandates that institutions affiliate with the WRC and participate in a designated supplier program to enforce ethical labor standards in apparel manufacturing
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Requires each institution to submit annual compliance reports to the Department of Education detailing violations, corrective actions, and efforts to align licensing practices with ethical labor standards
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Institutions must publish annual compliance reports on their websites by August 1st each year for the preceding school year
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Department of Education must submit reports to the governor and legislature listing compliant and non-compliant institutions, with non-compliant institution CEOs required to explain reasons for non-compliance and provide timelines for achieving compliance
Legislative Description
Enacts the "sweatshop-free college apparel act" which requires institutions in the state of New York establish a sweat-free code of conduct in line with labor standards established by the Workers Right Consortium.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026