New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09577

Introduced
3/25/26  

Caption

Prohibits falsely impersonating an employee organization or an employee representative with the intent to deceive the recipient and thereby cause harm to such recipient or employee organization by the use of fraud, misrepresentation, material omission, or other deception in making and disseminating a verbal, written or electronic communication; provides that the attorney general may bring an action or proceeding to enjoin such unlawful acts or practices.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation would amend the civil service law by adding a new section that specifically prohibits these deceptive practices. It empowers the attorney general to take action against individuals or organizations engaging in or preparing to engage in false impersonation. Those found guilty of violating this law could face fines amounting to one thousand dollars per incident, ensuring that stringent measures are in place to deter such activities.

Summary

Bill S09577, introduced in the New York Senate, aims to address the issue of falsely impersonating an employee organization or its representative. It defines the act of impersonation and establishes that deception can occur through various means including verbal, written, or electronic communications. The bill highlights the intent to harm either the recipient of such communications or the employee organization itself, thereby tackling fraudulent actions that mislead individuals regarding their affiliations.

Contention

While the bill aims to protect the integrity of employee organizations and their representatives, concerns may arise regarding the implications of enforcing such regulations. Critics could argue that the definitions provided in the bill could be interpreted broadly, potentially chilling legitimate communications by referencing employee organizations. Additionally, debate may ensue over the appropriateness and limits of the attorney general's power to act against individuals, which some may view as overreach or an infringement on free expression.

Companion Bills

NY A10835

Same As Prohibits falsely impersonating an employee organization or an employee representative with the intent to deceive the recipient and thereby cause harm to such recipient or employee organization by the use of fraud, misrepresentation, material omission, or other deception in making and disseminating a verbal, written or electronic communication; provides that the attorney general may bring an action or proceeding to enjoin such unlawful acts or practices.

Previously Filed As

NY A10835

Prohibits falsely impersonating an employee organization or an employee representative with the intent to deceive the recipient and thereby cause harm to such recipient or employee organization by the use of fraud, misrepresentation, material omission, or other deception in making and disseminating a verbal, written or electronic communication; provides that the attorney general may bring an action or proceeding to enjoin such unlawful acts or practices.

NY S09253

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

NY A10358

Provides notification of employment or promotion of applicable employees to organizations of state employees designated managerial or confidential for purposes of employee representation in determining the terms and conditions of employment.

NY H7768

Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.

NY S3200

Prohibits an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or employee, to commit any act declared to be an unlawful employment practice; individuals would be held personally liable for such conduct.

NY S07437

Prohibits agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee; allows for a cause of action against employers who engage in such agreements.

NY S08036

Relates to liability for unlawful discriminatory practices based upon the conduct of an employee or agent; provides that an employer, licensing agency, employment agency, or labor organization shall be liable for an unlawful discriminatory practice based upon the conduct of an employee or agent where the employee or agent exercised managerial or supervisory responsibility or the conduct was carried out by a non-managerial or non-supervisory employee and such conduct was not stopped or corrected.

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 SB93

Prohibit certain state officers or employees from being employed by an organization that was the recipient of a contract awarded on behalf of a state agency for a period of time.

NY S10147

Restricts the use by an employer or an employment agency of electronic monitoring or an automated employment decision tool to screen a candidate or employee for an employment decision unless such tool has been the subject of an impact assessment within the last year; requires notice to employment candidates of the use of such tools; provides remedies for violations.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.