Bill > A01181

This bill amends the New York labor law to extend employment protections and rights to professional sports team cheerleaders, ensuring they receive the same benefits and legal safeguards as other employees. Specifically, the bill requires professional sports teams based in New York that employ professional athletes and use cheerleaders during games or exhibitions to provide those cheerleaders with all the rights, benefits, and protections outlined in the labor law. The bill defines a "cheerleader" as an individual who performs acrobatics, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, or other promotional performances for a professional sports franchise. By creating these protections, the legislation aims to recognize cheerleaders as workers who contribute to a team's entertainment and marketing efforts and deserve fair treatment under employment law. The act will go into effect 30 days after it becomes law, providing a clear timeline for implementation and giving teams time to adjust their employment practices accordingly.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1181