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NY S09179
NY S09179Provides protections for telecommunications tower technicians, including requiring certain trainings during work hours without a loss of pay; requires certain reporting by bidders for telecommunication contracts.
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Introduced
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
In Committee
05/02/2024
05/02/2024
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 providing protections for telecommunications tower technicians
AI Summary
This bill amends the labor law to provide protections for telecommunications tower technicians. It requires that tower technicians employed by bidders for state telecommunications contracts receive certain safety trainings, such as OSHA construction safety, first aid, and fall protection, during work hours without loss of pay. The bill also requires bidders to submit information about their contractors, subcontractors, and tower technician employees, including their certifications, training, wages, and any past labor law violations. This aims to enhance accountability and ensure the safety of workers performing critical telecommunications infrastructure maintenance on state property.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Rachel May (D)*,
Jabari Brisport (D),
Iwen Chu (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Tony Palumbo (R),
Jessica Ramos (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR (on 05/02/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S9179 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09179&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09179 |
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