Bill > S02271

This bill aims to protect job applicants from age discrimination by prohibiting employers, licensing agencies, and employment agencies from requesting or requiring prospective employees to disclose their age, date of birth, or date of graduation from an educational institution during the initial job application or interview process. The prohibition is not absolute, as there are exceptions for situations where such information is considered a "bona fide occupational qualification or need" - a legal term meaning that age might be a legitimate and necessary requirement for performing specific job duties. The bill amends the New York State Executive Law to add this protection, and it will take effect on the first January following its passage. By preventing employers from soliciting age-related information early in the hiring process, the legislation seeks to reduce potential age bias and ensure that job candidates are evaluated primarily on their skills, qualifications, and ability to perform job requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2271