New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5454: Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements

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

Plain-language summary

A 5454 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements. Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Democratic).