Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging

Latest action Mar 10, 2026

Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging to address the needs of older adults regarding the workplace.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7283, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the Elder Law.

Committee

Aging · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Aging · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This bill establishes an Office of Older Adult Workforce Development within the State Office for the Aging and Department Of Labor.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Aging
Senate AgingMar 10, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Aging
Senate AgingMar 4, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Jake Ashby and Robert Rolison

Republican2

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Cordell Cleare says this is needed

According to Senior Service America, by 2024, older workers will compro- mise 25% of the labor force. As New York's population ages, it is imper- ative that we make every effort possible to keep older citizens healthy, active, and connected to their communities. Many older New Yorkers would like to continue working or embark on a second career later in life. A significant number do not have much of a choice. Due to financial constraints and other circumstances, it may be necessary for some New Yorkers to work well beyond the anticipated retirement age. The depth of experience older workers bring with them makes them an excellent resource for any employer, but they can face significant barriers to entering or re-entering the work force. New York is taking the lead in the United States by becoming the first truly age-friendly state. We can take another step in this direction by adding older adult workforce development to the planning and implementa- tion of policies across the state. This legislation furthers this goal by creating an office for older adult workforce development within the State Office for the Aging, a recognition that recognizing both the significant contributions and particular needs of older workers are critical to the long-term vitality of our state's aging population.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 10, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Senate
Mar 24, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Assembly
Mar 4, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate

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Jan 29, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO AGING
NY Senate

About this record

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