New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 11216: Relates to providing reforms to the New York state worker adjustment and retraining notification act; repealer
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 11216 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 1, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to providing reforms to the New York state worker adjustment and retraining notification act; repealer. Primary sponsor: Harry Bronson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes the exclusion of part-time employees from certain definitions relating to employment; expands the definition of employer; removes certain exclusions for employer notice requirements for the closing of a facility; removes the discretionary reduction of penalties for employers for certain acts or omissions concerning notice requirements for mass layoffs, relocations or employment loss; removes the maximum time period for determining back pay and other liabilities for certain employees who experience employment loss; allows the attorney general to take certain action to assist certain employees in receiving back pay and other liabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bronson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO LABOR