S 60 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Clarifies methods for the payment of wages and authorizes the payment of wages by use of payroll cards

S 60 clarifies that employers may pay wages using payroll cards only with an employee's voluntary written or electronic consent, and it directly affects workers who choose this payment method. The bill prohibits employers from requiring payroll cards as a condition of hire or employment, bans fees for basic transactions (like withdrawals at in-network ATMs), and mandates free access to account balances and transaction histories. Employers must also continue offering traditional payment options like checks and direct deposit, and payroll cards must be insured like regular bank accounts. The law ensures workers using payroll cards retain full control over their wages without hidden costs or forced financial products.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026