S 4925 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requiring training to reduce abusive conduct and bullying in the workplace

This bill requires employers with 20+ full-time permanent employees to create a written workplace violence prevention program that includes specific training to address abusive conduct and bullying. The program must identify workplace risks (like working alone or public-facing roles) and detail prevention methods, such as conflict resolution training and reporting systems for aggressive behavior. Employees must receive annual training on recognizing and reporting bullying, understanding workplace risks, and using safety measures like emergency procedures and security devices. The law applies to all covered employers statewide and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025

How they voted

547
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 17, 2025
D Democratic41
40 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican22
14 Yea 7 Nay 1
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

Sponsors