Assembly bill · A5889 (2025-26)
Relates to enacting the worker healthcare protection act
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Phara Souffrant Forrest (Assembly Member, District 57, Democratic)
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Summary
Relates to enacting the worker healthcare protection act, for New Yorkers who lose health care coverage from an employer or a joint labor management trust as a result of an active strike, lockout, or other labor dispute.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Public Health Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Health · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Health · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
- Feb 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HEALTH
NY Assembly
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