Relates to wage requirements for certain human services workers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Catalina Cruz and 12 co-sponsors

Establish wage floors for publicly funded human services workers to improve pay, with enforcement, oversight, and reporting; could raise staff costs for providers.

PRINT NUMBER 9082A

Overview

Bill A 9082 is a New York Assembly measure introduced on September 12, 2025 and currently referred to the Labor Committee. The bill’s caption indicates that it would relate to wage requirements for certain human services workers. The primary sponsor is Karines Reyes, with a slate of cosponsors including Angelo Santabarbara, Andrew Hevesi, Tony Simone, Catalina Cruz, Steven Raga, and Yudelka Tapia. A Senate companion bill is listed as S 8337.

What the bill would do (purpose and scope)

Establish wage requirements for a defined group of human services workers who are employed in programs or providers that receive public funding or support. The exact definitions, wage floors, and scope would be specified in the full text of the bill.

Create a framework for determining appropriate wage standards within the covered programs, with the aim of improving compensation for workers delivering human services.

Include enforcement mechanisms and penalties for noncompliance, as well as any required reporting or oversight provisions to ensure adherence to the wage requirements.

Provide an effective date and any transitional provisions necessary to implement the new wage standards.

Note: The available information does not include the precise wage levels, covered job classifications, exemptions, or enforcement details. The full text would define these elements.

Who would be affected

Employers and providers delivering human services that receive public funding or support under the bill’s scope.

Employees and job classifications within those providers, including workers directly delivering services and potentially related staff whose compensation would fall under the wage requirements.

State and local entities responsible for administering or enforcing wage standards and compliance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced: September 12, 2025.

Legislative action: Referred to the Labor Committee (noted twice in the actions, consistent with initial committee assignment).

Related legislation: A Senate companion bill is listed as S 8337, indicating parallel or companion efforts in the Senate.

Next steps (typical for refer/committee bills): If approved by the Labor Committee, the bill would proceed to floor consideration in the Assembly, then potentially move to the Senate if it advances, and ultimately to the governor for signature or veto. The exact timeline depends on committee action and legislative scheduling.

Potential impact

If enacted, the bill could raise wages for a segment of the human services workforce, contributing to improved staff retention and recruitment.

Providers may experience increased labor costs, which could affect budgeting, service delivery, or eligibility for funding adjustments.

The bill could prompt further rulemaking or reporting requirements to monitor compliance and assess impact.

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