Bill > S08239

This bill modifies Section 29 of the labor law by removing existing requirements for public hearings and notice procedures related to safety and health rules. Specifically, the bill eliminates the current mandate that requires the commissioner to publish a notice of public hearings at least ten days in advance in designated newspapers before adopting, amending, or repealing any rules. The bill also removes the subsequent requirement that every rule, amendment, or repeal be promptly published in newspapers and take effect twenty days after first publication. The only provision retained from the original text is the commissioner's ability to appoint committees composed of employers, employees, and experts to suggest safety and health rules or changes. By removing these public notice and hearing requirements, the bill streamlines the process for issuing safety and health rules, potentially allowing for more rapid implementation of workplace safety regulations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8239