NYC Legislation

Intro 865 - Worker Fatality Bill

The Worker Fatality Bill, Int. No. 865, was introduced by Council Member Carmen De La Rosa on May 16, 2024.

The intent of the bill is to report worker fatalities in a central database. This will allow city government to have an accurate understanding of how many workers are dying and which industry/profession has significant worker fatality rates.

The bill requires the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to establish and maintain an online public database that reports worker fatalities.

• The names of the deceased workers will not be included in the database.

Currently, there is no city agency that collects worker fatality data in a central database.

Find out more from our factsheet here and find text of the legislation here.