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NY S09443

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristen Gonzalez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a four-day workweek pilot program for New York State employees, requiring the Division of the Budget and Department of Civil Service to identify eligible agencies and positions by October 1, 2027
  • Mandates full implementation of the four-day workweek by October 1, 2029 for positions where at least 60% of employees would find it feasible and beneficial
  • Requires negotiation with union representatives and signed agreements before implementing changes for employees in collective bargaining units
  • Protects affected employees from having work hours reduced below 36 hours per week or receiving any reduction in pay or benefits
  • Requires a report to the governor and legislature by October 1, 2030 on implementation status, impact on vacancy rates, and budget effects on affected agencies

Legislative Description

Establishes a four-day workweek pilot program for state employees; requires the division of the budget and the state department of civil service to identify state agencies or other jobs in the performance of any function of state government for which a four-day workweek is feasible and beneficial for at least sixty percent of state employees employed in such agency or job in the performance of such function of state government, and to implement a four-day workweek for such state employees.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Service and Pensions3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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