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NY S02076
Bill
Status
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Mayer
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Labor to notify unemployment benefit claimants of approval or denial within 30 days after the claimant has submitted all required information
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If the commissioner cannot issue a determination within 30 days due to exigent circumstances, the claimant must be notified of the new estimated timeframe for a decision
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Delayed determination notices must include the retroactive effective date from which benefits would begin if approved
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Notices must also inform claimants how to check the status of their determination if not received by the new estimated timeframe
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Requires that notice of initial determinations for unemployment benefits be provided to claimants within 30 days of such claimant furnishing all necessary documentation, and if the commissioner is unable to issue a determination within such time frame they shall inform the claimant of the new estimated time frame for the issuance of a determination.
Last Action
referred to labor
2/10/2026