Provides that 32 hours shall constitute a legal week's work
This bill sets 32 hours as the standard legal workweek for most employees, reducing the previous standard from 40 hours. It directly affects most workers in non-farm occupations, excluding farm workers and certain employees covered under specific provisions of existing labor law. The bill allows for overtime agreements with increased pay, though these exceptions do not apply to state/municipal work or contractor agreements. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
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