New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05026

Introduced
2/18/25  
Refer
2/18/25  
Report Pass
5/27/25  

Caption

Requires that all procedures and other matters related to the receipt or discontinuation of benefits available under section two hundred seven-c of the general municipal law shall be subject, upon request of the affected employee, to a de novo evidentiary hearing.

Impact

The introduction of this bill is significant as it alters the way municipalities handle benefit discontinuation cases. By ensuring that employees have the right to a full evidentiary hearing, the bill reinforces employee rights and creates more rigorous standards for municipalities in their decision-making processes. Furthermore, it promotes fairness in cases where benefits may be terminated, thereby providing employees a platform to contest such decisions thoroughly.

Summary

Bill S05026 seeks to amend the general municipal law regarding the processes surrounding the receipt or discontinuation of benefits available under section 207-c. Specifically, the bill mandates that if an employee requests it, their eligibility or the discontinuation of their benefits is to be subject to a de novo evidentiary hearing. This means that the hearing will allow all parties to submit testimonial, documentary, and other relevant evidence associated with the case, ensuring a thorough review beyond just the municipality's initial determination.

Contention

Notably, the bill raises points of contention around the local government's authority to regulate these hearings. Opponents may argue that allowing such hearings could increase administrative burdens on municipalities or lead to inconsistent interpretations of the law depending on local contexts. Additionally, discussions may arise regarding the balance between employee rights and the financial strain on local budgets, which could be strained by the procedural requirements outlined in the bill.

Companion Bills

NY A03838

Same As Requires that all procedures and other matters related to the receipt or discontinuation of benefits available under section two hundred seven-c of the general municipal law shall be subject, upon request of the affected employee, to a de novo evidentiary hearing.

Previously Filed As

NY A03838

Requires that all procedures and other matters related to the receipt or discontinuation of benefits available under section two hundred seven-c of the general municipal law shall be subject, upon request of the affected employee, to a de novo evidentiary hearing.

NY S08746

Provides that receipts from other services and other business receipts, taxpayers, and combined groups including members, engaged in providing professional employer organization services shall include with such receipts amounts received with respect to wages, benefits, and other employee expenses disbursed to or for the benefit of a client's worksite employees and the related employment taxes if the amounts received are included in the calculation of the business income base or the combined business income base, respectively.

NY S07754

Provides that applicants for or recipients of SNAP benefits shall not be subjected to finger imaging as a requirement of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

NY S07597

Enacts the "protection against unfair section 8 evictions (P.A.U.S.E.) act"; provides that in any case of public assistance where the municipality or section 8 refuses to pay the required portion of rent under any state, local or federal subsidy program due to building code violations or violations of the warranty of habitability pursuant to section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real property law, the tenant or lawful occupant of a dwelling shall not be required to pay their share under any state, local or federal subsidy program and shall not be subject to eviction summary proceedings for non-payment of rent or supplemental rent.

NY S08504

Provides that every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of the United States, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.

NY S09762

Provides that every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of the United States, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.

NY A09092

Provides that every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of the United States, subjects or causes to be subjected any citizen of New York or other person within the jurisdiction thereof to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state constitution shall be liable to the injured party in an action at law, suit in equity, or other proper proceeding.

NY A07781

Removes the exclusion of part-time employees from certain definitions relating to employment and expanding the definition of employer; removes certain exclusions for employer notice requirements for the closing of a facility; removes the discretionary reduction of penalties for employers for certain acts or omissions concerning notice requirements for mass layoffs, relocations or employment loss; removes the maximum time period for determining back pay and other liabilities for certain employees who experience employment loss; allows the attorney general to take certain action to assist certain employees in receiving back pay and other liabilities; requires employers to pay severance to employees when there is a plant closing, relocation, or mass layoff.

NY S07237

Requires the department of civil service to allow municipalities to post municipal employment positions on the department of civil service's state jobs website; requires such municipal employment opportunities to be posted in a format searchable by municipality and employment position type.

NY A08023

Requires the department of civil service to allow municipalities to post municipal employment positions on the department of civil service's state jobs website; requires such municipal employment opportunities to be posted in a format searchable by municipality and employment position type.

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