Assembly bill · A978 (2025-26)
Establishes an authorized absence from work for certain emergency services volunteers
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Joe Angelino (Assembly Member, District 121, Republican/Conservative/Independence)
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Summary
Prohibits an employer from terminating an employee who is also a volunteer firefighter or an enrolled member of a volunteer ambulance service when such employee misses or is late to work because of an emergency to which the employee was dispatched.
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Amends the Labor Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Labor · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Labor · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Assembly
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Assembly
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