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S 4511

Relates to the promotion of employment of people with disabilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Ramos and 1 co-sponsor

Summary of Senate Bill S 4511 OverviewSenate Bill S 4511, introduced on May 29, 2025, aims to promote the employment of people with disabilities in New York state. This bill would

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Bill Summary · S 4511

Summary of Senate Bill S 4511

Overview

Senate Bill S 4511, introduced on May 29, 2025, aims to promote the employment of people with disabilities in New York state. This bill would establish new programs and requirements to support the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities across the public and private sectors.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all state agencies and public authorities to implement affirmative action plans to increase the hiring and promotion of qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Mandates that private employers with 50 or more employees must establish similar affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities
  • Creates a state tax credit of up to $5,000 per employee for businesses that meet or exceed disability hiring targets
  • Directs the state Department of Labor to provide training, technical assistance, and resources to help employers recruit, accommodate, and support workers with disabilities
  • Establishes a state Office of Disability Employment to coordinate implementation, monitoring, and compliance with the new requirements

Affected Stakeholders

  • Individuals with physical, sensory, intellectual, or mental health disabilities seeking employment opportunities
  • Public and private employers in New York state, particularly those with 50 or more workers
  • State agencies and authorities responsible for overseeing and enforcing the new disability employment programs
  • Advocacy groups and non-profit organizations that advocate for the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities

Timeline and Next Steps

S 4511 has been substituted by the companion bill A 33, which is currently under consideration in the New York State Assembly. If passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, the new disability employment programs and requirements would take effect 12 months after the bill's enactment date.

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

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