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NY S02271
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Liz Krueger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers, licensing agencies, and employment agencies from requesting or requiring prospective employees to disclose their age, date of birth, or educational graduation dates on initial job applications or during interviews
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Creates an exception allowing age-related inquiries when there is a bona fide occupational qualification or need for the position
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Amends Section 296 of the Executive Law, which governs unlawful discriminatory practices in New York
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Takes effect on the first January following enactment, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop implementing rules and regulations
Legislative Description
Prohibits an employer, licensing agency or employment agency from requesting or requiring that a prospective employee disclose their age, date of birth or date of graduation from an educational institution on an initial employment application or during an interview, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification or need.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
3/9/2026