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S 9432 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and findings thereon

Summary
Provides that arbitration awards in consumer and employment disputes, where the arbitration is conducted pursuant to a contract, shall include all issues in dispute and the arbitrator's findings of fact and conclusions of law.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill requires arbitration awards to include all issues and findings, enhancing transparency and protecting workers' rights in employment disputes.85% confidence
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 Last action Jun 5, 2026
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What changed between versions

S9432 → S9432A · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a new section (d) regarding the delivery of arbitration awards and to modify the requirements for consumer and employment dispute awards. The changes narrow the scope of who must receive a detailed explanation of the arbitrator's decision, excluding officers and those on individually negotiated contracts, and clarify that these rules must not conflict with federal law.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was narrowed to exclude specific groups (officers and employees on individually negotiated contracts) from the requirement to receive a detailed explanation of arbitration findings, while adding a federal preemption clause.
REQUIREMENT

Added a new provision requiring arbitrators to deliver award copies to parties via agreed methods, registered/certified mail, or personal delivery.

Added a clause stating that the state's award requirements must not be inconsistent with federal law.

ELIGIBILITY

Narrowed the group of consumers and employees who must receive a detailed explanation of arbitration findings by excluding officers and those on individually negotiated employment contracts.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill title to reflect that it has been amended and the committee has been discharged.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026

How they voted

60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Jun 4, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 5, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jun 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 4, 2026
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9432A
upper
May 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Andrew Lanza
Andrew Lanza
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Reform
NY
24