Bill > S05043

This bill requires small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to maintain a fully stocked first aid kit on their premises at all times, ensuring the kit is stored in an easily accessible location and available for use by anyone who enters the business. The legislation amends both the labor law and the public health law, with the public health department given the responsibility to supervise and regulate compliance with the first aid kit requirements. During health or safety inspections conducted by department personnel or code enforcement officers, compliance will be visually confirmed, and if code enforcement personnel verify compliance, they must notify the health department. The bill aims to ensure that small businesses are prepared to provide emergency medical aid in case of workplace injuries or accidents, with the first aid kit being a critical component of workplace safety. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5043