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NY A01200
NY A01200Provides for minimum wage requirements for miscellaneous industry workers; establishes a one fair wage reimbursement credit.
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to providing for minimum wage requirements for miscellaneous industry workers; and to amend the tax law, in relation to establishing the one fair wage reimbursement credit
AI Summary
This bill provides comprehensive updates to New York State's minimum wage requirements, focusing on workers in the miscellaneous industry and food service sectors. The legislation defines "miscellaneous industry worker" to include a broad range of jobs like car wash attendants, nail salon workers, tow truck drivers, and wedding planners. It establishes a graduated increase in the minimum cash wage for tipped workers in different regions of New York (New York City, Nassau/Suffolk/Westchester counties, and other areas), with the cash wage rising from $11.50 to $17.00 per hour between 2026 and 2028, depending on the location. The bill also modifies existing labor laws regarding gratuities, clarifying rules about tip sharing and employer practices. Additionally, the legislation introduces a "One Fair Wage Reimbursement Credit" for employers, which provides a tax credit that decreases annually from $1.50 to $1.00 per hour for eligible employees paid at the new minimum wage rates. The tax credit applies to various tax articles and is designed to help businesses offset the increased wage requirements. The changes are set to take effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, giving businesses time to prepare for the new wage structures.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (50)
Jessica González-Rojas (D)*,
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Larinda Hooks (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Zohran Mamdani (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jon Rivera (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
David Weprin (D),
Last Action
print number 1200a (on 03/05/2025)
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