New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5000: Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to compensate workers

In committee Last action June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED BY S4473

Plain-language summary

A 5000 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to compensate workers. Primary sponsor: Harry Bronson (Democratic). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): SUBSTITUTED BY S4473.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Harry Bronson (Democratic). 8 co-sponsors.