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S 7886

Repeals article 2 of the general business law relating to the sabbath

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Shelley Mayer

Repeals Article 2 of the General Business Law related to the Sabbath, removing Sabbath-specific provisions and shifting regulatory framework to other laws.

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Bill Summary · S 7886

Summary: S 7886 — Repeals Article 2 of the General Business Law Relating to the Sabbath

Overview and purpose

  • Bill number: S 7886
  • Title: Repeals article 2 of the general business law relating to the Sabbath
  • Primary sponsor: Shelley Mayer
  • Status: Referred to the Labor Committee
  • Introduced: May 13, 2025
  • Related bill (companion): A 8138 (assembly)

S 7886 proposes to repeal Article 2 of the General Business Law that concerns the Sabbath. The bill would remove the existing statutory provisions within that article from state law, effectively governing the Sabbath-related regulatory framework through other means if at all.

What the bill would do

  • Abolish Article 2 of the General Business Law, which currently addresses Sabbath-related matters.
  • Remove statutory provisions specific to the Sabbath from the General Business Law, leaving any related regulatory effects to be determined by remaining law or future legislation.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • The sole listed substantive change is the repeal of Article 2 of the General Business Law related to the Sabbath.
  • No other new provisions or amendments are described in the available information.

Who or what would be affected

  • Businesses, workers, and organizations currently operating under the Sabbath-related provisions of Article 2 would be affected, insofar as the repeal removes those provisions from law.
  • Religious groups and others with Sabbath observances could be impacted depending on what protections or restrictions Article 2 currently imposed.
  • The exact impact depends on the text of Article 2 being repealed, which is not provided here.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced on May 13, 2025.
  • The bill has been referred to the Labor Committee (status appears twice in the provided actions, likely indicating multiple entries or docket steps on the same date).
  • Companion in the Assembly: A 8138 (listed as the companion bill).

Notes for readers

  • The precise substantive effects depend on the current text of Article 2 of the General Business Law and how its repeal interacts with other state laws. Access to the full bill text would clarify which provisions are repealed and whether any transitional or transitional provisions accompany the repeal.
  • For stakeholders, monitoring the Labor Committee hearing and any amendments to S 7886 will be important to understand any modifications to the scope or timeline of the repeal.

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

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