Legislative Scoop: Key Employment Law Updates from New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

Each month, GovDocs’ Employment Law & Compliance Team provides the scoop on key bills making their way through the legislative process. As most state legislatures are not in session at the start of the year and pending bills are just revving back up, this month tackles recently enacted legislation from late 2025 in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.  

New York

On Dec. 19, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 3072, prohibiting employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies from using an applicant or employee’s consumer credit history (credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, or payment history from credit report, score, or accounts) for hiring, determining compensation, or other employment decisions. Note, certain exceptions and/or requirements specific to state agencies may apply. SB 3072 takes effect April 19, 2026. 

Ohio

Ohio’s 136th General Assembly adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 3 on Nov. 5, 2025. In Ohio, a concurrent resolution is a formal written statement expressing the legislature’s opinion or intent, without creating law. Resolution 3 is a bipartisan resolution urging the United States Congress to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act and permit 14 and 15 year olds to work for employers between 7pm and 9pm during the school year with parental/guardian consent. The resolution was adopted in hopes of addressing the current shortage of workers post the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio.  

While the resolution was adopted, Ohio Senate Bill 50, which would have allowed 14 and 15 year olds to work till 9pm throughout the year in Ohio, was vetoed by Governor Mike DeWine, who provided a veto message.