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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/05/2026
06/05/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the workers' compensation law and the insurance law, in relation to increasing short-term disability benefits
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Increases short-term disability benefits," amends the workers' compensation and insurance laws to enhance short-term disability benefits for employees. Key provisions include an increase in the weekly benefit amount and duration for disability leave, with specific phased-in increases starting January 1, 2028, and continuing annually thereafter, aiming to provide a higher percentage of an employee's average weekly wage up to a certain limit of the state average weekly wage. The bill also adjusts the maximum employee contribution for disability benefits, setting new weekly limits and a percentage-based cap to ensure fairness and affordability. Additionally, it clarifies definitions related to disability and family leave, strengthens protections against retaliatory actions for taking leave, and ensures the continuation of health insurance benefits during periods of disability or family leave. The legislation also addresses administrative expenses and penalties for insurers failing to comply with workers' compensation laws, with most provisions taking effect on January 1, 2028.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (109)
Harry Bronson (D)*,
Maritza Davila (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Scott Bendett (R),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Sam Berger (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Ed Braunstein (D),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Pat Burke (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Patrick Carroll (D),
Robert Carroll (D),
Michael Cashman (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
Patrick Chludzinski (R),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Colton (D),
William Conrad (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Erik Dilan (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Chris Eachus (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Steve Hawley (R),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Larinda Hooks (D),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Ron Kim (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Grace Lee (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Nikki Lucas (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
Brian Maher (R),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Marcela Mitaynes (D),
Diana Moreno (D),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Kwani O'Pharrow (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Keith Powers (D),
Steven Raga (D),
Jenifer Rajkumar (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jonathan Rivera (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Joseph Sempolinski (R),
Amanda Septimo (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Sarahana Shrestha (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Emerita Torres (D),
Claire Valdez (D),
Clyde Vanel (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Aron Wieder (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Jordan Wright (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
print number 9571a (on 05/15/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Insurance Regulation
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Employee Benefits
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Family Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9571 | 01/16/2026 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09571&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09571A | 05/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09571&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09571 | 01/16/2026 |
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