S2170Introduced in the Senate
Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.
Introduced by Jacob Bissaillon, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY -- BENEFITS - Allows unemployment benefits for workers who are on strike or are locked out of their workplaces by their employer due to a labor dispute.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · May 13, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ana Quezada | 2 | Yes |
| Stefano Famiglietti | 4 | Yes |
| John Burke | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Pearson | 19 | Absent |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Absent |
| Andrew Dimitri | 25 | Yes |
| Todd Patalano | 26 | Yes |
| Lammis Vargas | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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