New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8205: Relates to access of certain information by the New York city department of investigation

Bill S 8205 streamlines the process for the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) to access certain records related to children. It removes the requirement for the DOI to obtain prior approval from the state department of social services or other state oversight agencies before inspecting child protective services records, child abuse and maltreatment reports, and vulnerable persons' reports. This change applies when such information is essential for an investigation within the DOI's legal authority, including inquiries into allegations of improperly conducted investigations by local child protective services.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3565: Relates to prohibiting county correction officers from dispensing medications to incarcerated individuals on the premises of a local correctional facility

Prohibits county correction officers from dispensing medications to incarcerated individuals on the premises of a local correctional facility; provides that correction officers or staff may dispense or administer medications during a medical emergency, or dispense nonprescription medication.

died · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1335: Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program

Relates to the municipal sustainable energy loan program regarding qualifying water improvements, qualifying resiliency improvements and, in a city with a population of one million or more, the use of low carbon intensity building components.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 6949: Relates to food service item waste reduction

Prohibits public food service establishments operating in the state from providing excess food service items including single-use utensils, condiments, napkins and extra containers, to any customer except upon, and in accordance with, the express request of that customer.

Topics ✓ Environment

Rebecca Kassay (D) · 28 co-sponsors

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 9162: Relates to the retirement of state, county and municipal 911 operators and dispatchers

Establishes an optional twenty-five year retirement plan for certain public safety dispatchers, public safety telecommunicators, 911 operators, communications officers, police communication technicians, emergency services operators and emergency services dispatchers employed by the state, or a county or municipal emergency services department.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4593: 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

Directs the New York State Department of Labor to establish a voluntary training and certification program for employers entitled the Neurodiversity Training Pledge.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8410: Relates to notices of violation returnable to a parking violations bureau in a city with a population of one million or more

Relates to notices of violation returnable to a parking violations bureau in a city with a population of one million or more; provides that in a city with a population of one million persons or more, if such notice is served upon the operator of a vehicle that has no such registration plate or if such registration plate is concealed or obscured, the vehicle identification number may be inserted in such notice in place of the plate designation and plate type.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 5900: Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent prescription substance use disorder

Relates to the distribution of educational materials regarding the misuse of and addiction to prescription drugs in counties with the most prevalent prescription substance use disorder.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3397: Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry

Revises the New York state veteran's memorial and monument registry such that it is easier to navigate; relates to the updating and availability of the registry.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 1191: Requires the division of criminal justice services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms; defines personalized firearms; requires the division to report to the governor and the legislature on the results of the study.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 8302: Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act of 2026"

Enacts the "prevention of damage to critical infrastructure act"; prevents junk dealers and scrap processors from selling metals that are used by critical infrastructure providers; defines terms.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 7817: Authorizes the widow of William James Middlebrooks to file a retirement option election on behalf of her deceased husband

This bill (S 7817) allows Janice Middlebrooks, widow of William James Middlebrooks, to file a retirement election form on behalf of her deceased husband for the New York state retirement system. It authorizes her to request this on or before December 31, 2025, and deems his disability retirement effective as of November 1, 2004. All retirement benefits under this bill will be paid to Janice in addition to any other death benefits she may receive. The bill is specific to this individual case and does not create new general policy.

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