New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5983: Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for confronting an individual to prevent a theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise

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

Plain-language summary

A 5983 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for confronting an individual to prevent a theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise. Primary sponsor: Mike Fitzpatrick (Republican). It lists 23 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Fitzpatrick (Republican). 23 co-sponsors.