Bill > S06629

This bill amends the New York State Executive Law to prohibit employers, labor organizations, employment agencies, licensing agencies, and their employees or agents from requesting high school, college, or graduate program graduation dates from prospective job candidates during the interview process or as a condition of employment. The purpose of this legislation appears to be to reduce age discrimination in hiring by preventing employers from using graduation dates to infer a candidate's age, which could potentially lead to bias against older workers. The bill would make such requests an "unlawful discriminatory practice" under state law, meaning employers who seek this information could face legal consequences. The law would take effect 90 days after being signed, giving employers time to adjust their hiring practices to comply with the new regulation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6629