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NY S08818
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rachel May
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AI Summary
- Repeals existing article 21-C of the labor law regarding tower technician protections and replaces it with a new section 149 in the state finance law
- Requires all construction contracts for tower services between state agencies and private entities to include mandatory training requirements for tower technicians working on state-owned telecommunications towers
- Training requirements will be determined by the Office of General Services in consultation with relevant parties and published on the OGS website
- Contractors must provide confirmation to state agencies that all tower technicians have completed required training before commencing work, including a list of technicians and training completion dates
- Takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to contracts awarded on or after that date, and preserves existing collective bargaining agreement rights
Legislative Description
Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians, including requiring that all tower technicians performing work pursuant to a contract with a state agency complete training requirements determined by the office of general services prior to commencing work pursuant to such contracts; repeals legislative intent relating to such tower technician protections; relates to the effectiveness thereof.
Last Action
returned to senate
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor1/21/2026
Rules1/8/2026
Full Bill Text
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