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NY S03371
Bill
Status
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
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Expands employment discrimination protections to cover individuals with actual or perceived status as victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, prohibiting employers from refusing to hire, discharging, or discriminating in compensation or terms of employment
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Requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are victims, including time off for medical attention, obtaining services from shelters or crisis centers, psychological counseling, safety planning, relocation, and legal proceedings
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Mandates employers engage in cooperative dialogue within a reasonable time when an employee requests accommodation, with failure to do so constituting an unlawful discriminatory practice
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Requires the Department of Labor to update model sexual harassment prevention policies and annual training programs by January 1, 2026 to include guidance on workplace protections for victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, and stalking
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Allows employers to request certification of victim status through police or court records, documentation from medical professionals, victim services providers, counselors, or attorneys
Legislative Description
Prohibits discrimination against any individual with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking; requires training on discrimination against individuals with an actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
3/12/2026