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NY A09475
NY A09475Prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to the definition of the term employer and to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee by an employer, labor organization, employment agency or any agent thereof; and to repeal certain provisions of a chapter of the laws of 2025 amending the general business law relating to prohibiting the disclosure or use of a person's consumer credit history to an employer, labor organization, employment agency or agent thereof for purposes of employment decisions
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies from using an applicant's or employee's consumer credit history for hiring, employment, or licensing decisions, with a specific exception for positions requiring a high degree of public trust that are subject to background investigations by a state agency. The bill also repeals a previous provision from 2025 that had a more restrictive clause regarding the use of credit history for such positions, effectively broadening the prohibition. The term "employer" is clarified to include the state and its political subdivisions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Companion passed 2026-02-13 (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9475 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09475&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09475 |
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