Relates to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings; extending effectiveness

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Ramos

Extends the expiration of certain fees and expenses provisions in unemployment insurance proceedings from 2026 to December 31, 2028.

SUBSTITUTED BY A10343

Summary of Bill S. 10567 (Session 2025-2026, New York)

Purpose and intent

The bill amends existing law governing fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings.

It specifically extends the effectiveness of certain provisions added in prior amendments (notably those related to fees and expenses) through a later date.

Key provisions and changes

Amends § 3 of chapter 831 of the laws of 1981 (as amended by chapter 250 of the laws of 2024) to modify the timeframe during which certain provisions remain in effect.

The core change is extending the expiration date for paragraphs (a) and (c) of subdivision 3 of section 538 of the Labor Law, ensuring those provisions continue to apply.

Original expiration in 2026 is now extended to December 31, 2028 for these specific subsections.

Other aspects of the act (e.g., general implementation timing) are retained:

The act itself takes effect immediately.
The amended language clarifies that only the specified paragraphs remain in force beyond the original 2026 deadline, not the entire prior act.

What would be affected

Part of the Labor Law governing fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings:

Impacts individuals or entities involved in unemployment insurance proceedings who may be subject to or seeking recovery/advancement of fees and expenses (e.g., claimants, employers, legal representatives).
Affects administrative processes and procedural standards tied to unemployment insurance disputes within the state.

The extension provides continuity for the current framework governing these fees and expenses through December 31, 2028.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Effective date: Immediate for the bill itself.

Sunset/extension: The extension applies specifically to paragraphs (a) and (c) of subdivision 3 of section 538 of the Labor Law, delaying their expiration from 2026 to 2028.

Legislative process history:

Referred to the Senate Committee on Labor.
Subsequent committee actions indicate discharge and movement toward rules and third reading.
Substitute bill A10343 introduced in June 2026, replacing the original bill number in the committee chain.

Practical implications

Provides continued legal framework and protections related to fees and expenses in unemployment insurance proceedings for at least another two years.

Applies to ongoing or anticipated cases spanning 2026–2028, offering predictability for participants relying on these provisions.

Does not introduce new substantive protections or reforms beyond extending the expiration date; it preserves existing provisions unchanged other than extending their validity.