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S 6376

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

Prohibits insurers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on their attachment to the labor market.

COMMITTED TO RULES
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Bill Summary · S 6376

Summary of S 6376 — Prohibits insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on attachment to the labor market

Overview

S 6376 is a New York State Senate bill introduced on March 12, 2025. The primary sponsor is Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. The bill would prohibit insurance carriers and employers from withholding certain benefits from injured workers on the basis of the worker’s attachment to the labor market. A companion bill exists in the Assembly as A 8482.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: March 12, 2025
  • Referred to: Labor (March 12, 2025)
  • 1st Report CAL.: May 27, 2025
  • 2nd Report CAL.: May 28, 2025
  • Advanced to Third Reading: May 28–29, 2025
  • Committed to Rules: May 29, 2025 and again June 13, 2025
  • Current status: COMMITTED TO RULES

Key provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and summary)

  • Prohibition on withholding: Insurance carriers and employers are prohibited from withholding certain benefits from injured workers based on the worker’s attachment to the labor market.
  • Scope of benefits: The bill refers to “certain benefits” that would be protected; the specific benefits and definitions would be set out in the text of the bill (not fully provided in the summary).
  • Basis for withholding: The prohibitions apply specifically to withholding decisions that are grounded in the worker’s attachment (or perceived status) in relation to the labor market (e.g., active job search, ability to work, etc., as defined by the bill).

Who is affected

  • Injured workers receiving benefits (likely those under workers’ compensation or similar programs)
  • Insurance carriers administering benefits for injured workers
  • Employers who provide or administer benefits to injured workers
  • The bill may interact with existing workers’ compensation and disability benefit frameworks

Potential impact

  • On workers: Clearer protection against benefit reductions tied to labor-market status, which could improve continuity of benefits during recovery.
  • On insurers and employers: Increased consistency requirements in how benefits are administered; potential need to revise benefit-withholding practices and internal policies.
  • On public policy: Signals a stance that labor-market status or attachment should not determine eligibility for certain benefits during injury recovery.

Related legislative activity

  • Companion bill: A 8482 (Assembly)
  • The measure has progressed through typical committee and floor stages, advancing to and lingering in rules considerations, indicating ongoing deliberation.

Additional notes

  • The term “attachment to the labor market” and the scope of “certain benefits” are key details that would be defined within the full text of S 6376. The provided summary does not specify exact benefit categories, definitions, effective dates, or enforcement mechanisms. Interested readers should review the bill text for precise provisions, definitions, and any proposed regulatory or enforcement framework.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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