New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7438: Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 7438 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights. Primary sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 2025): 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.
Relates to prohibiting contract provisions that waive certain substantive and procedural rights relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Julia Salazar | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 18 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“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