New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3518: Requires contracting agencies to contact minority and women-owned business enterprises when such enterprise is listed on a utilization plan and when a contract is awarded

Requires contracting agencies to contact minority and women-owned business enterprises when such enterprise is listed on a utilization plan and when a contract is awarded; mandates that the contractor use such enterprise identified on the utilization plan, unless such enterprise cannot perform or is no longer state certified.

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4602: Provides remedies for disrupted elections

This bill requires election boards to extend voting time at affected polling places or districts if voting is disrupted for over 15 consecutive minutes. If disruptions occur, the board must toll the voting clock during the delay and extend voting time proportionally afterward, or schedule additional voting on the next available day if same-day extension is impractical. The board must also publicly notify voters, candidates, media, and community groups about the extended hours through multiple communication channels. This directly affects voters at disrupted locations, election officials managing polling operations, and candidates needing to coordinate with affected districts.

Andrew Gounardes (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 3687: Relates to addressing non-covered dental services

Addresses non-covered dental services by requiring all policies providing coverage of and all contracts for dental services issued to include a disclosure stating that a participating provider may charge their normal fee for services that are not covered; requires a cost estimate to be provided.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 38: 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

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 1242: 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

failed · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 8965: Subtracts from federal adjusted gross income any overtime compensation earned by an individual

This bill would allow taxpayers to exclude overtime pay from their federal adjusted gross income for tax purposes. Specifically, it defines "overtime compensation" as wages earned beyond an individual's normal scheduled work hours and subtracts this amount from taxable income. The provision applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. It directly affects individual taxpayers who earn overtime wages, reducing their taxable income by the amount of qualifying overtime compensation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 7353: Protects the independence of libraries and shields librarians from civil and criminal liability for certain actions

This bill, the "Protecting Libraries' Independence Act," directly affects public libraries, their librarians, and patrons. It requires public libraries to make reasonable efforts to provide requested library materials (like books, databases, or media) to residents served by the library, within professional standards. Crucially, it shields librarians and library staff from civil or criminal lawsuits for good-faith decisions about selecting, curating, or removing materials under this law. The measure aims to protect library independence by reducing legal risks for staff handling material choices.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6736: Relates to requiring Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device to treat certain forms of cancer

Requires Medicaid to cover a wearable medical device that uses low-intensity, alternating electric fields delivered to the tumor site to treat glioblastoma and other cancers as recommended by medical and scientific evidence.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 4584: Relates to reports and awards by the office of victim services

Requires the office of victim services to publicize programs offered by the office and to include certain information in annual reports to the governor and the legislature and to make such reports public on the office's website.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 65: Relates to the establishment of a statewide supervised visitation initiative to support safe and structured parenting time

Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.

Andrew Hevesi (D) · 22 co-sponsors

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 6020: Requires the director of the division of minority and women's business development in the department of economic development to give additional time for a business enterprise to cure defects

Requires the director of the division of minority and women's business development in the department of economic development to give additional time for a business enterprise to cure defects in its application for certification or correct defects when a certification is denied, revoked, or changed.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 7802: Relates to demonstration programs imposing monetary liability on the owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to comply with certain posted maximum speed limits in the town of Yorktown

Authorizes the town of Yorktown, Westchester county, shall have the ability to install and operate photo speed violation monitoring systems within construction or maintenance work areas that fall within the border or jurisdiction of such municipality; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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