Relates to enacting the reasonable accommodation anti-retaliation act
This bill clarifies that it is unlawful to retaliate against individuals who request reasonable accommodations under New York's anti-discrimination law (Executive Law § 296). It specifically adds "requesting a reasonable accommodation" to the list of protected activities, alongside opposing discrimination or filing complaints. The law prohibits actions like disclosing personnel files in retaliation for such requests, except when necessary for legal proceedings. This is a clarification of existing law, not a new right, and applies to all covered workplaces and services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jun 13, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sarah Clark
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Claire Valdez
DDemocratic/Working Families
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 4898
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand A 4898. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline