New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9788 — Relates to arbitration proceedings

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill modifies rules and fees related to arbitration in employment and consumer cases.

The bill updates arbitration procedures, including specific fees and sanctions for breaches of agreements. It aims to clarify the rules governing arbitration for employment and consumer disputes.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For workers, this means clearer expectations around arbitration fees and potential consequences for breaching agreements.
  • Consumers: Consumers may encounter changes in how arbitration is handled in disputes, including costs and enforcement of agreements.
  • Small Business: Small businesses may face new requirements regarding arbitration fees and processes when resolving disputes with employees or customers.

Summary

Amends provisions of law governing arbitration proceedings; specifies fees and expenses with regard to employment or consumer arbitration proceedings; directs certain sanctions on a party which breaches an arbitration agreement.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.259

  2. SUBSTITUTED FOR A3461A

  3. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  4. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. PASSED SENATE

  6. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  7. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  8. 1ST REPORT CAL.915

  9. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9788 do?
Amends provisions of law governing arbitration proceedings; specifies fees and expenses with regard to employment or consumer arbitration proceedings; directs certain sanctions on a party which breaches an arbitration agreement.
Who sponsors S9788?
S9788 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S9788?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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