New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S6376 — Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on attachment to the labor market

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    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 March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill prevents insurance and employers from denying benefits to injured workers based on employment status.

This bill prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding benefits from injured workers based on claims of voluntary withdrawal from the labor market. It ensures that injured workers receive their entitled benefits regardless of their job-seeking status.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means you can receive benefits even if you are not looking for new work due to your injury.

Summary

Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on a claim that such workers have voluntarily withdrawn from the labor market by not seeking alternate employment that their injury or illness does not preclude them from performing.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A8482A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1713

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 6376A

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

  6. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  7. REFERRED TO LABOR

  8. COMMITTED TO RULES

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  10. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  11. 1ST REPORT CAL.1297

  12. REFERRED TO LABOR

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

labor health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does S6376 do?
Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on a claim that such workers have voluntarily withdrawn from the labor market by not seeking alternate employment that their injury or illness does not preclude them from performing.
Who sponsors S6376?
S6376 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S6376?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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