A05983Introduced in the Assembly
Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for confronting an individual to prevent a theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise; does not prohibit employers from training or re-training employees on policies against confrontation of theft.
Introduced by Michael Fitzpatrick, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for confronting an individual to prevent a theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise; does not prohibit employers from training or re-training employees on policies against confrontation of theft.
Where it stands
referred to labor
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Labor Committee: Held for Consideration · May 28, 2025
20
Yes
9
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | No |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | No |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | No |
| Daniel Norber | 16 | No |
| Noah Burroughs | 18 | Yes |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Steven Raga | 30 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to labor
held for consideration in labor
referred to labor
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