Bill > S05334

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an economic bill of rights for New York state citizens, which would guarantee six fundamental economic protections: (a) a job paying a living wage, (b) quality health care, (c) a complete education, (d) affordable housing, (e) a clean environment, and (f) a secure retirement. By adding this provision to Article 1 of the state constitution, the amendment would ensure that these economic rights are available to all citizens, regardless of their income level. The proposed amendment would first be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members, and would be published for three months prior to that election, in accordance with standard constitutional amendment procedures. This represents a significant expansion of constitutional protections, moving beyond traditional civil and political rights to include economic and social rights that aim to provide a basic standard of economic security and opportunity for all New York residents.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5334