New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10009 — Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment

Last action — In Senate Committee

  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 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill prevents negative job actions against employees who provide first aid, barring gross negligence.

This legislation makes it illegal for employers to take negative actions against employees for giving first aid or emergency treatment at work, unless the employee is found to be grossly negligent. It aims to encourage employees to assist in emergencies without fear of job loss.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you can help in emergencies at work without fear of losing your job, unless you are grossly negligent.

Summary

Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. COMMITTED TO RULES

  2. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  3. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  4. 1ST REPORT CAL.1240

  5. REFERRED TO HEALTH

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety labor
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Frequently asked questions

What does S10009 do?
Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.
Who sponsors S10009?
S10009 is sponsored by Christopher Ryan.
What is the current status of S10009?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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