New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8789
Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- James Sanders Jr. (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 29, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 20, 2026 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
SIGNED CHAP.71 - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR - Feb 3, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Feb 3, 2026 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Feb 3, 2026 · House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.10 - Feb 3, 2026 · House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9475 - Jan 29, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jan 20, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.77 - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES