Bill > S08789

This bill amends the general business law to expand the definition of "employer" to include the state and its political subdivisions, and it removes a previous exception that allowed certain state agencies to use consumer credit history for employment purposes if the position involved a high degree of public trust. The bill also repeals a section of a 2025 law that had previously addressed the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions, effectively strengthening the prohibition against employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies using an applicant's or employee's credit history for hiring or licensing. The effective date of this bill is tied to the same date as the 2025 law it modifies.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8789