A 1253 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex

Summary

Requires employers to annually report to the division of human rights the number of settlements with employees and other individuals performing services in the workplace regarding claims of discrimination on the basis of sex, including verbal and physical sexual harassment; requires the division of human rights to provide an annual report to the governor and the legislature; makes conforming technical changes.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Governor

Introduced Jan 9, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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What changed between versions

A1253 → A1253A · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to require employers to report settlement data in an anonymized and aggregated format rather than individually. Additionally, the law now explicitly prohibits employers from using confidentiality agreements to avoid reporting requirements or to prevent victims from cooperating with law enforcement investigations.

Scope change

The reporting requirements now specifically apply to both employees and non-employees (such as vendors and consultants) performing services in the workplace.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the reporting method for settlements from individual details to anonymized, aggregated data to protect privacy while maintaining oversight.

Expanded the annual report to the Governor and Legislature to include specific categories of settlements by industry and the total number of charges filed.

ENFORCEMENT

Added specific provisions stating that confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements cannot be used as a reason to fail reporting requirements or to block cooperation with law enforcement.

DEFINITION

Formally defined 'non-employee' to include vendors, consultants, and staffing agency workers to ensure they are covered by the reporting rules.

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Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 1253A

lower

May 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

Jan 9, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors