New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 6270: Relates to residential solar and energy storage permitting

Requires all authorities having jurisdiction over a population exceeding five thousand residents to adopt a residential automated solar permitting platform by June thirtieth, two thousand twenty-seven.

Topics ✓ Energy

Brian Cunningham (D) · 69 co-sponsors

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 10588: Requires the labeling of certain baby cosmetic products

This bill requires baby cosmetic products sold in New York to carry specific labels if they contain ingredients known to cause cancer. It defines infant cosmetic products as items like lotions and creams marketed for young children and mandates that any such product containing a carcinogen must display a clear warning stating it contains a chemical known to cause cancer. The law also requires all ingredients to be listed on the packaging in order of predominance using at least twelve-point font. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring these labels are present, and the state attorney general can seek court injunctions or impose fines of up to $500 for repeat violations.

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 10407: Provides for prior service credit for county fire marshals in the county of Nassau

Provides for prior service credit for county fire marshals in the county of Nassau for service as a forest ranger I, forest ranger II, forest ranger III, assistant superintendent of forest fire control, or any successor titles or new titles in the forest ranger title series in the department of environmental conservation, as a police officer in the department of environmental conservation, as a park police officer trainee, park police office, sergeant park police, lieutenant park police, major park police, or any successor titles or new titles in the park police title series in the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation or other state park authority or commission, as a member of the capital police force in the office of general services, as a fire protection specialist trainee 2, fire protection specialist trainee 1, fire protection specialist 1, fire protection specialist 2, fire protection specialist 3, or any successor titles or new titles in the fire protection specialist title series of the division of homeland security and emergency services, as an airport firefighter apprentice, airport firefighter I, airport firefighter II, airport firefighter III or training and safety officer in the division of military and naval affairs, or as a uniformed court officer or peace officer employed by the unified court system.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11482: Extends the duration of certain brownfield redevelopment and remediation tax credits

This bill extends tax credits for a specific brownfield cleanup project located at 1800 Park Avenue in East Harlem. It allows developers working on this site to claim financial incentives for site preparation, groundwater remediation, and tangible property placement that would otherwise expire. The legislation ensures these credits remain available for costs incurred before 2031 and extends the benefit period for the remediated brownfields credit to ten consecutive tax years. Directly affected parties are developers who have already completed cleanup agreements for this location and are planning to place property or purchase the site by the 2031 tax year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment ✓ Housing

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 10587: Provides remote work flexibilities for licensed mortgage loan originators and staff and employees of licensed mortgage bankers, registered mortgage brokers and mortgage loan servicers under certain circumstances

Provides remote work flexibilities for licensed mortgage loan originators and staff and employees of licensed mortgage bankers, registered mortgage brokers and mortgage loan servicers under certain circumstances.

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 10577: Provides pay per call and paid on call stipends for volunteer firefighters and travel expense reimbursement for call response

Allows an authority having jurisdiction over a volunteer fire department or fire company in a county, city, town, village, fire district, or fire protection district to provide volunteer firefighters with a stipend for responses to calls and for certain standby services.

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11452: Authorizes the compensation of Catholic Guardian Services for fair and equitable holding expenses associated with lands transferred to Catholic Home Bureau

Authorizes the compensation to Catholic Guardian Services for fair and equitable holding expenses associated with lands transferred to Catholic Home Bureau which reverted to the state upon termination of their use for public purposes.

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 10580: Grants retroactive membership in the New York state and local police and fire retirement system to Cansu Zaim

This bill grants retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System to Cansu Zaim, a former employee of the New York State Legislature. It designates her as a Tier V member effective from January 3, 2012, provided she submits a written request to the State Comptroller within one year of the bill's enactment. The legislation requires her to pay all past service costs associated with this membership, and it explicitly states that any contributions she previously made will not be refunded.

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11486: Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail

Provides notice regarding the timeliness of the receipt by the board of elections of ballots capable of return by mail to advise voters that such ballot should be returned to the board of elections as soon as possible by any approved method, and further recommend the use of alternative methods of return besides domestic mail services if the voter will be returning their ballot within several days of the election.

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11484: Relates to affordable housing in New York city

Provides that no tax exemption shall be given for any unit that has not agreed in writing to maintain such unit as their primary residence for no less than five years from the acquisition of such unit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✗ Housing

in committee · New York · Assembly May 27, 2026

A 11485: Deems all ballots mailed into the board of elections postmarked not later than election day to have been received by the board of elections before the close of the polls on election day for certain elections

Deems all ballots mailed into the board of elections postmarked not later than election day to have been received by the board of elections before the close of the polls on election day for the purposes of elections other than federal elections.

in committee · New York · Senate May 27, 2026

S 10387: In relation to authorizing certain persons in an optional twenty year retirement plan to receive credit for previous service as a uniformed court officer or correction officer

Authorizes certain persons in an optional twenty year retirement plan of the police and fire retirement system to receive credit for previous service as a uniformed court officer title series employed by the Unified Court System or a correction officer employed by a county, a municipality or the state.

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