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NY S08441

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Ramos

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows public employees injured after workplace safety complaints go unaddressed to sue their employer in court instead of being limited to workers' compensation claims
  • Triggers the right to sue when the Commissioner of Labor fails to act within 120 days on complaints filed under Labor Law sections 27-a(5) or 27-b(6)(b) against public employers
  • Provides a 90-day trigger for complaints filed under Labor Law sections 27-a(5-a) or 27-b(6)(h) against public employers
  • Permits lawsuits when a public employer fails to remediate identified workplace safety violations within 60 days after inspection
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes certain injured employees or their legal representative to claim workers' compensation or to maintain an action in the courts for damages on account of such injury when the commissioner of labor fails to act within a certain time frame for certain violations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor1/7/2026
Rules6/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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