New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5055: Requires employees and independent contractors to notify employers and contractors upon receiving a positive result of a test for COVID-19 and provides penalties for violations

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO LABOR

Plain-language summary

A 5055 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires employees and independent contractors to notify employers and contractors upon receiving a positive result of a test for COVID-19 and provides penalties for violations. Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.