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S 3412

Provides for the regulation of all indoor and outdoor worksites

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabari Brisport and 19 co-sponsors

Regulates all indoor and outdoor worksites in New York, establishing statewide standards for worker safety and employer compliance across industries.

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 3412

Summary: S 3412 – Provides for the regulation of all indoor and outdoor worksites

Overview

S 3412 is a New York State Senate bill introduced on January 27, 2025, with a broad mandate to regulate all indoor and outdoor worksites. The bill’s status shows it has progressed from the Labor Committee to the Senate Finance Committee, with a formal action labeled “REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE” on May 14, 2025. The primary sponsor is Jessica Ramos; a large slate of co-sponsors supports the measure.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, by its title, aims to establish regulatory standards for every indoor and outdoor worksite within the state. The precise regulatory framework (standards, enforcement mechanisms, and scope) is not provided in the summary materials available here, so the exact aims (safety, labor standards, wage and hour rules, scheduling, environmental controls, etc.) cannot be stated definitively from the provided text.

Key provisions (subject to the actual bill text)

  • The specific requirements, agencies involved (e.g., Department of Labor or a new regulatory body), and enforcement powers are not detailed in the information provided.
  • The bill’s placement in Finance after Labor suggests there may be a fiscal component, such as cost considerations, potential funding for implementation, or an accompanying budget note.
  • Typical elements to expect in a comprehensive regulation of worksites could include safety standards, worker protections, reporting and inspection requirements, penalties for noncompliance, and compliance timelines. However, these are not confirmed without the bill text.

Affected parties

  • Workers across all indoor and outdoor worksites in the state.
  • Employers and contractor entities operating within the state.
  • Labor unions and worker advocacy organizations may be stakeholders.
  • State agencies responsible for labor, safety, and enforcement (likely the Department of Labor or a new regulatory framework).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: January 27, 2025.
  • Referred to the Labor Committee (January 27, 2025).
  • Referred and then “REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE” (May 14, 2025), indicating a move toward potential fiscal consideration and a floor vote after Finance review.
  • Related bills exist (S 1604 from a prior session; Assembly companion A 3527), signaling cross-chamber interest in a broad worksite regulation framework.

Related bills

  • S 1604 (prior-session)
  • A 3527 (companion)

What to review next

  • Read the actual bill text for:
    • Specific regulatory standards and coverage (which industries, definitions of “worksite,” exemptions).
    • Agencies empowered to implement and enforce rules.
    • Penalties, enforcement tools, inspections, and complaint processes.
    • Effective dates and transitional provisions.
    • Fiscal impact statements and funding mechanisms.

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title and the provided status. For precise provisions, consult the bill text and accompanying fiscal notes.

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

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