New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4473: Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to compensate workers

Passed one chamber Last action June 4, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.477

Plain-language summary

S 4473 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 5, 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: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.477.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). 3 co-sponsors.