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Assembly bill · A8917 (2025-26)

Prohibits employers from using workplace surveillance tools to surveil employees in private, off-duty areas or a worker's residence, vehicle or property

New York State Assembly

Latest action Jan 7, 2026

Sponsor: Claire Valdez (Assembly Member, District 37, Democratic/Working Families)

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Summary

Prohibits employers from using workplace surveillance tools to surveil employees in private, off-duty areas or a worker's residence, vehicle or property; defines terms; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions.

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Amends the Labor Law.

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Labor · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Labor · New York State Senate.

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Full history

  1. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO LABOR

    NY Assembly

  2. Jul 16, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO LABOR

    NY Assembly

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