S7609B
An act to amend the Labor Law — 2024-06-07 · Calendar #1763
The New York State Senate passed legislation amending the Labor Law on a 40-15 vote, with the measure aimed at eliminating quick decisions on severance packages. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Gianaris and designated as Calendar Number 1763, Senate Print 7609B, drew opposition from 15 senators who argued the restrictions could backfire. Sen. Borrello, voting against the measure, expressed concern that the "very burdensome and restrictive rules" would discourage employers from offering severance packages at all in New York's at-will employment state, ultimately harming workers. Despite the opposition, the bill secured comfortable majority support and was passed.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 40
· Nays: 15
Debate Summary
Sen. Borrello opposed the bill, arguing that while it aims to eliminate quick decisions on severance packages, the restrictive rules may discourage employers from offering severance at all in New York's at-will employment state. He contended this outcome would harm workers despite the bill's stated purpose.
Transcript Mentions
These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby | nay | Republican |
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Gallivan | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Martins | nay | Republican |
| Mattera | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Oberacker | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Palumbo | nay | Republican |
| Rhoads | nay | Republican |
| Stec | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Weber | nay | Republican |
| Weik | nay | Republican |