Bill > A05055

This bill requires both employees and independent contractors in New York state to notify their employers or contractors within three hours of receiving a positive COVID-19 test result, with a slight modification if the business is closed (in which case notification must be made by 10:00 a.m. the next business day or within three hours of the business opening). If an individual fails to provide this notification, they can be charged with a misdemeanor and/or be subject to a civil fine of $1,000 per day of non-compliance. The fines collected will be deposited into a disease management account. The bill includes an important exemption for individuals who are incapable of providing notification due to their medical condition. The law will take effect thirty days after it becomes law, and regulatory preparations can be made immediately. The primary goal of this bill appears to be ensuring rapid notification of potential COVID-19 exposure in workplaces to help prevent further spread of the virus.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5055