New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 3256: Requires employers to notify employees if they come into contact with other employees who have been infected with a virus that is causing a public health emergency
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 3256 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires employers to notify employees if they come into contact with other employees who have been infected with a virus that is causing a public health emergency. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 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.
Requires employers to notify employees if they come into contact with other employees who have been diagnosed in relation to a disease outbreak causing a public health emergency; prohibits employers from disclosing the name of the diagnosed employee.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Jonathan Jacobson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
“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
- REFERRED TO LABOR