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NY S02271

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Liz Krueger

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Creates an exception allowing age-related inquiries when there is a bona fide occupational qualification or need for the position

  • Amends Section 296 of the Executive Law, which governs unlawful discriminatory practices in New York

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations3/9/2026
Investigations and Government Operations1/7/2026
Governmental Operations6/9/2025
Investigations and Government Operations1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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