New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 9842: Relates to disqualification from receiving unemployment benefits when the claimant's employer maintained, refused or failed to cure a health or safety condition that made the environment unsuitable

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

Plain-language summary

S 9842 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to disqualification from receiving unemployment benefits when the claimant's employer maintained, refused or failed to cure a health or safety condition that made the environment unsuitable. Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families).