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NY A04435

NY A04435
Authorizes local governments to pay higher levels of minimum wage.


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Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to authorizing local governments to pay higher level of minimum wage benefits

AI Summary

This bill amends the labor law to allow local governments in New York to establish or enforce minimum wage levels that are higher or more protective than the state's minimum wage standards. The key provision is the "non-preemption clause" that explicitly states that the state law does not prohibit municipalities from setting their own, more generous minimum wage requirements within their geographic boundaries.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to labor (on 01/03/2024)

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