New York · 2025-2026
S 8789
Defines "employer" for purposes of the fair credit reporting act; relates to the requesting or use for employment purposes of the consumer credit history of an applicant for employment or employee; repealer
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Summary AI-generated
Bill S 8789 in New York defines the term 'employer' for purposes of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The legislation relates to the requesting or use of consumer credit history for employment purposes regarding applicants or employees. It also includes a repealer provision.
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Sponsors
- James Sanders Democratic lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Vote | lower | pass | 96 | 44 | 7 | Feb 3, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Floor Vote | upper | pass | 38 | 18 | 5 | Jan 29, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Rules Vote | upper | pass | 15 | 4 | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |