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NY S09432

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Lanza

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes arising from contracts to include written findings of fact and conclusions of law, along with decisions on all issues submitted to the arbitrator
  • Amends Section 7507 of New York's Civil Practice Law and Rules to mandate greater transparency in arbitration outcomes
  • Exempts collective bargaining agreements negotiated with labor unions from the new requirements
  • Defines employment disputes using the Fair Labor Standards Act definition of employer-employee relationships
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Last Action

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2026

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