A 4898 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 13, 2025
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Jun 11, 2025
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REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
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Feb 10, 2025
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REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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