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NY A09368
NY A09368Enacts the "freelance isn't free act"; provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors, including requiring written contracts; timely payment of compensation and handling controversies relating to payment, complaint procedures, and penalties; excludes construction contracts.
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Introduced
02/23/2022
02/23/2022
In Committee
06/02/2022
06/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Enacts the "freelance isn't free act"; provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors, including requiring written contracts; timely payment of compensation and handling controversies relating to payment, complaint procedures, and penalties; excludes construction contracts.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "freelance isn't free act", which provides for the payment of freelance workers as independent contractors. It requires written contracts between freelance workers and hiring parties, specifying details such as the services to be provided, compensation, and payment deadlines. The bill also establishes complaint procedures, penalties for violations, and reporting requirements. It excludes construction contracts from the scope of the law. The bill aims to improve freelance contracting and payment practices by addressing issues around timely payment of compensation and protecting freelance workers from retaliation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (25)
Harry Bronson (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Steven Cymbrowitz (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Last Action
substituted by s8369b (on 06/02/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A9368 | 02/24/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09368&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09368A | 05/30/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09368&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09368 | 02/24/2022 |
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