S3951: Prohibits cases from being closed without a hearing or written stipulation; repealer

Summary

Prohibits cases from being closed without a hearing or written stipulation; requires a stenographic record of all hearings held; requires minutes and decisions to be provided to the injured worker in their native language.

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Amends the Workers' Compensation Law.

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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Prohibits cases from being closed without a hearing or written stipu- lation; requires a stenographic record of all hearings held; requires minutes and decisions to be provided to the injured worker in their native language.

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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

Committee

Labor · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Labor · New York State Senate.

Cosponsors

Andrew Gounardes, Deborah Glick and 17 more on Agora

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The sponsor's argument

Why Jessica Ramos says this is needed

Currently the workers' compensation board is not required to hold a hearing announcing a final decision before closing a case or to keep stenographic records of all hearings held. This leads to a lack of tran- sparency within workers' compensation cases. This bill would require a final hearing that announces a case decision and requires a stenographic record of all hearings. The bill also requires minutes to be provided to injured workers in their native language.

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Recorded votes

Vote: Committee vote · Labor
Senate LaborMay 20, 2026Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Committee vote · Labor
Senate LaborApr 8, 2025Result: passed
(13) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

May 20, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Senate
Apr 8, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Feb 10, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Assembly

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Jan 30, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
NY Senate