S2449

The Senate passed S2449, sponsored by Sen. Krueger, an act to amend the Executive Law, on a roll call vote of 38-18. The bill, which is scheduled to take effect January 1st, received support from a majority of the chamber despite opposition from 18 senators. The measure was called for a vote without floor debate. Those voting in opposition included Sens. Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Griffo, Helming, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Weber, and Weik.

The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Krueger to amend the Executive Law and combat age discrimination in employment, with a 40-18 vote on Calendar Number 483, Senate Print 2449. The bill addresses concerns that employers use applicant data and algorithmic screening to exclude older workers from consideration before they have an opportunity to interview. Sen. May noted that 72 percent of women between ages 45 and 74 report experiencing age discrimination, despite research showing older workers are among the most productive and reliable employees. Sen. Krueger emphasized that the current system, where computer algorithms automatically filter out qualified older applicants, prevents employers from accessing talented, skilled workers and harms both job seekers and businesses. The measure takes effect on January 1 following its enactment. Eighteen senators voted against the bill, including Ashby, Borrello, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Griffo, Lanza, Martins, Mattera, Murray, Oberacker, O'Mara, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Stec, Tedisco, Walczyk, Weber, and Weik.