S3004

The New York State Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Cleare to create an Office of Older Adult Workforce Development within the State Office for the Aging, addressing the needs of the state's growing senior workforce population. The bill, Senate Print 3004 (Calendar No. 497), passed on a 62-0 roll call vote. The measure would establish a centralized website providing job placement resources, career development support, and information about age discrimination remedies for older workers. Sen. Cleare noted that seniors represent the fastest-growing segment of New York's population and hold a greater share of the workforce than ever before. The legislation aims to support older New Yorkers seeking to continue their careers or pursue second careers later in life, while advancing the state's goal of becoming age-friendly. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.