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S 6199

Relates to disclosure of certain employment statistics of state-assisted construction projects

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Zellnor Myrie and 1 co-sponsor

Requires disclosure of employment statistics for state-assisted construction projects, boosting transparency about who works on these projects and where data is published.

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Bill Summary · S 6199

Summary of NY Bill S 6199 — Relates to disclosure of certain employment statistics of state-assisted construction projects

Basic bill information

  • Bill number: S 6199
  • Title: Relates to disclosure of certain employment statistics of state-assisted construction projects
  • Status: Referred to Labor (as of 2025-03-06). Note: the Legislative Actions section shows two identical entries on the same date.
  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Kevin S. Parker
    • Cosponsor: Zellnor Myrie
  • Related bills (prior-session): S 6456, S 5886, S 7340

What the bill appears to do (based on the title)

  • The bill would require the disclosure of certain employment statistics for state-assisted construction projects. The title indicates a focus on transparency regarding workforce characteristics linked to projects funded or supported by the state.

Note: The full text of the bill is not provided here. Specifics such as which statistics must be disclosed, who must report, how often reports are produced, where disclosures are published, and any penalties for noncompliance are not known from the information available. The following sections outline likely areas that such a bill would address and important questions to confirm with the actual text.

Potential provisions (areas typically involved in similar legislation)

  • Scope of reporting: Which construction projects are covered (e.g., certain state-funded, state-financed, or state-backed projects), and whether private partners are included.
  • Disclosures required: Likely categories such as workforce demographics (race/ethnicity, gender), job classifications, apprenticeship participation, wage ranges, veteran status, and geographic distribution of workers. Exact categories would be defined in the bill text.
  • Reporting entities: Which parties must report (prime contractors, subcontractors, project managers, or public agencies) and the format of reports.
  • Frequency and timeline: When reports must be submitted (e.g., quarterly, annually) and the deadline for initial and subsequent submissions.
  • Public availability: Whether the disclosed data would be publicly accessible, and through which portal or repository.
  • Compliance and penalties: Any enforcement mechanisms, remedies for noncompliance, and possible penalties or sanctions.
  • Data privacy and confidentiality: Protections for sensitive or personally identifiable information.

Who would be affected

  • State agencies and authorities administering state-assisted construction programs (e.g., agencies that oversee public works, procurement, or capital programs).
  • Prime contractors and subcontractors on state-assisted construction projects, who may be required to collect and report employment statistics.
  • Project lenders or recipients who participate in state-funded projects, depending on the scope.
  • The public and researchers seeking transparency about labor outcomes on state-supported construction.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Labor Committee, which will likely consider hearings, possible amendments, and a committee vote before any floor action in the chamber.
  • If enacted, implementing regulations or agency guidance may be issued to specify reporting formats, data standards, and compliance timelines.

Context and next steps

  • The bill appears to be part of a broader legislative interest in transparency and accountability in state-assisted construction projects, as evidenced by related prior-session bills (S 6456, S 5886, S 7340).
  • For a complete understanding, the full text is needed to confirm the exact reporting requirements, thresholds, and enforcement provisions.

If you’d like, I can help compare S 6199 with the related prior-session bills or draft questions to ask sponsors/committee staff to obtain the full text and final details.

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

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