New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 2499
Relates to employment discrimination relating to family leave
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Andrew Gounardes (Democratic)
Cosponsors (7)
- Samra Brouk (Democratic/Working Families)
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
- Brad Hoylman-Sigal
- Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families)
- Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
- Kevin S. Parker (Democratic/Working Families)
- Luis R. Sepúlveda (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Provides that an employee shall not be required to request reinstatement in order to file a discrimination claim regarding paid family medical leave benefits; permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim; provides for attorneys' fees and costs.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Feb 24, 2026 Senate | Labor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 28, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| May 14, 2025 Senate | Labor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Mar 23, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO LABOR - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - Feb 25, 2026 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - Feb 24, 2026 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.372 - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO LABOR - Jan 7, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jan 7, 2026 · House
DIED IN ASSEMBLY - May 28, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO LABOR - May 28, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - May 28, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - May 19, 2025 · Senate
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING - May 15, 2025 · Senate
2ND REPORT CAL. - May 14, 2025 · Senate
1ST REPORT CAL.1112 - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO LABOR