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S 8789

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: February 13, 2026.

Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8789
Session 2025-2026
Status enacted
Committee Consumer Affairs And Protection
Senate enacted 2026-02-13
Business / Commerce Labor / Employment
Summary

Prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations.

Sponsor
James Sanders Jr.
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-08 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-13 Status enacted
2026-02-13 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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