New York A38: Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers that have taken the Neurodiversity Training Pledge

What the bill says

An act in relation to directing the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.

From the introduced text, December 18, 2024:

AN ACT in relation to directing the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. a. The New York State Department of Labor, in consultation with the Office of Employee Relations, the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, the Office of Mental Health, the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, the Council on Developmental Disabilities, Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCESS-VR), the Office of the Chief Disability Officer, and any other relevant groups as deemed necessary, shall establish a voluntary training program and certification for employers, entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge, to support an inclusive workplace and the advantages of a neurodiverse workforce. Such certification shall be awarded upon completion of the training program. The training program shall promote techniques and strategies employers can implement to increase neurodiversity in the workplace. b. The Department of Labor shall develop an online or virtual training program for employers which shall address key topics including: (i) education and instruction on workplace sensitivity regarding neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and other conditions; (ii) recognition of the advantages of neurodiversity and …

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Sponsors

• Christopher Burdick (D, 93) · primary sponsor
• Rebecca Seawright (D, 76)
• Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D, 34)
• Brown, Keith (R, 12)
• Stefani Zinerman (D, 56)
• Karines Reyes (D, 87)
• Harvey Epstein (D, 74)
• Maryjane Shimsky (D, 92)
• Rebecca Kassay (D, 4)
• Carroll, Patrick J. (D, 96)
• Jennifer Lunsford (D, 135)
• Angelo Santabarbara (D, 111)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 4, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 4, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.1707
4. June 4, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S4593
5. January 12, 2026: REFERRED TO LABOR
6. January 12, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. January 12, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. January 7, 2026: ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1
9. January 7, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
10. January 7, 2026: DIED IN SENATE

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 4, 2026): 60 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (January 12, 2026): 144 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A38?

A38 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers that have taken the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.

What does A38 do?

In its own words: An act in relation to directing the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.

What is the status of A38?

Chaptered as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored A38?

Christopher Burdick (D, 93), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A38?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A38