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NY A06040
NY A06040Enacts 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
03/31/2023
03/31/2023
In Committee
06/08/2023
06/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to enacting the "freelance isn't free act"
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, timely payment of compensation, and procedures for handling payment controversies, including complaint procedures and penalties. The bill excludes construction contracts from its provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (20)
Harry Bronson (D)*,
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Last Action
substituted by s5026 (on 06/08/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/A6040 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06040&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06040 |
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