New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1997: Relates to the protection of the health, safety and employment rights of employees suffering employment loss as the result of the sale or closure of a coal electric generation facility

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Plain-language summary

S 1997 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the protection of the health, safety and employment rights of employees suffering employment loss as the result of the sale or closure of a coal electric generation facility. Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rob Ortt (Republican/Conservative/Independence).