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S 7310

Provides for a grace period in which former employees of the department of corrections and community supervision that participated in a strike may return to work

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Borrello and 11 co-sponsors

Creates a grace period allowing former DOCCS employees who struck to return to work, easing staffing needs while eligibility and reemployment terms are set in the bill.

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Bill Summary · S 7310

Summary of Bill S 7310

Overview

Bill S 7310 proposes to establish a grace period during which former employees of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) who participated in a strike may return to work. The bill has been referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee for consideration.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a defined window during which former DOCCS employees who participated in a strike can re-enter employment.
  • Address staffing considerations within DOCCS by allowing eligible former employees to return to work under specified conditions.

Key Provisions (as described by the bill’s description)

  • Establishment of a grace period applicable to former DOCCS employees who participated in a strike.
  • Eligibility and terms of reemployment would be set forth in the bill (specific criteria and duration are not provided in the summary available here).

Note: The exact parameters (length of the grace period, eligibility criteria, reinstatement terms, and any conditions or limitations) would be defined in the bill’s text.

Affected Parties

  • Primary affected group: Former employees of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision who participated in a strike.
  • DOCCS and related civil service/pensions processes would implement and administer the grace period terms.
  • Potential impact on staffing dynamics and workforce management within DOCCS.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: April 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Civil Service and Pensions committee (twice listed under legislative actions for the same date, indicating initial referral).
  • Related/companion legislation: A 8066 (Assembly) is listed as a companion bill.
  • Next steps (typical legislative path): If advanced, the bill would receive committee consideration, potential amendments, and, if favorable, move to floor consideration. It would then require passage by the chamber(s) and signature or other constitutional processes to become law.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Dan Stec
  • Co-sponsors: Alexis Weik, George Borrello, Mark Walczyk, Dean Murray, James Tedisco, Thomas F. O'Mara, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Anthony H. Palumbo, Steve Rhoads, Pamela Helming, Peter Oberacker
  • Noted cosponsors (as listed): Mark Walczyk, George Borrello, Dean Murray, James Tedisco, Alexis Weik, Thomas F. O'Mara, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Anthony H. Palumbo, Steve Rhoads, Pamela Helming, Peter Oberacker

Related Bills

  • A 8066 (companion bill in the Assembly)

Potential Implications and Considerations

  • Staffing and operations: The grace period could affect DOCCS staffing stability and workforce planning.
  • Labor relations: May influence interactions between DOCCS leadership, employees, and unions, depending on eligibility and terms.
  • Fiscal impact: Any reemployment or backpay, benefits, or pension considerations would depend on the bill’s detailed provisions.
  • Policy alignment: The bill would need to be consistent with existing civil service and pension laws and procedures.

Notes for Readers

  • The exact details (duration of the grace period, eligibility criteria, reinstatement terms, and any conditions or limitations) are not provided in the summary here. Readers should consult the full bill text and any fiscal notes or bill analyses released by the sponsor committees for precise language and impact.

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

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