Bill > S03349

This bill addresses safe staffing levels for public employees in various institutional settings, including correctional facilities, mental health facilities, juvenile offender facilities, and facilities for people with developmental disabilities. The legislation aims to address staff shortages and prevent employee burnout by establishing maximum overtime limits: employees cannot be mandated to work more than 17 hours in a 24-hour period, more than 80 hours in a 14-day period, or work more than seven consecutive days without a 24-hour break. The bill requires that employees who work 17 hours must receive at least 8 consecutive hours off duty. Facilities must file quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, vacancies, recruitment efforts, staff assaults and injuries, and other relevant information. While the bill prohibits mandatory overtime that could lead to adverse employment consequences, it does not prevent employees from voluntarily working extra hours. Collective bargaining agreements can negotiate different terms if they include adequate measures to prevent employee fatigue. The bill is intended to improve safety and working conditions for both staff and residents in these institutional settings, and it will take effect 60 days after becoming law.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3349