Requires property/casualty insurance companies to submit certain zip code-level data to the department of financial services on nonrenewal rates, nonpayment cancellation rates, other cancellation rates, claim frequency rates, average claim amounts, paid loss ratios, and average premiums; requires property/casualty insurance companies that use a natural disaster risk model or scoring method to assign risk, information about such model or scoring method; authorizes a premium discount to policyholders of homeowners insurance or property/casualty insurance applicable to residential real property who demonstrate certain mitigation actions; requires insurers to post about such discounts on their public websites; relates to the timing of cancellation and nonrenewal notices for certain insurance policies; relates to increasing membership of the board governing the New York property insurance underwriting association; requires a quadrennial report on the activities of such association; increases such board membership to 23 including 6 directors appointed by the legislature and 4 directors appointed by the governor.
Requires a pharmacy benefit manager to pay a participating pharmacy at minimum at the national average drug acquisition cost (NADAC) rate, or at the pharmacy acquisition cost rate if greater or there is not a NADAC rate, plus a professional dispensing fee that is at minimum the professional dispensing fee paid under the state medical assistance program.
Requires an operator of a covered platform with at least one million users to ensure that its covered platform provides a process to allow law enforcement agencies to contact such covered platform, which shall provide continuous availability of such process; provides that an operator of a covered platform with at least one million users shall comply with a search warrant within seventy-two hours of receipt under certain circumstances; provides that a court may extend the time for compliance with a search warrant under certain circumstances.
Provides additional support to children with complex needs under the jurisdiction of the state; requires data collection regarding children under the jurisdiction of the state.
Provides that immediate injunctive relief, restraining orders, or cease and desist orders may be sought in certain cases involving voter intimidation, deception or obstruction that affects the right of voters to access the elective franchise.
This bill, known as the "mansion tax adjustment act," raises the sales price threshold for a special tax on residential real estate from one million to two million dollars. It directly affects buyers and sellers of homes, apartments, or condominiums priced at or above this new limit, requiring them to pay an additional one percent tax on the transaction. The law includes a provision to automatically adjust this two million dollar threshold each year based on inflation, ensuring the limit keeps pace with rising costs. This change applies immediately upon enactment.
Redefines criminal possession of stolen property in the third, second and first degrees to include possession of certain residential real property, commercial property and mixed-use property.
Provides that Jason Dutcher, an employee of the New York state police and currently a Tier VI member of the New York state and local police and fire retirement system, shall be granted a date of membership with such retirement system of December 10, 2008 if he shall file a written request with the state comptroller within one year.
This bill allows the Chabad of Sea Gate in Brooklyn to receive a retroactive exemption from real property taxes for the 2024-2025 tax period. It authorizes the county assessor to treat the organization's application as if it had been submitted on time, provided the group meets the standard requirements for tax-exempt status. If approved by the New York City Council, the bill permits the refund of any taxes already paid and the cancellation of associated fines or penalties. The legislation applies specifically to the property located at 2930 West 37th Street and takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate August 6, 2026, as Jamaican Flag Day in New York State. The resolution aims to honor the history and culture of Jamaica, particularly its 64th year of independence, and to celebrate the contributions of the state's large Jamaican community. By requesting this proclamation, the legislation seeks to raise awareness of Jamaican heritage and foster ethnic pride within New York. The bill is a commemorative measure that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This bill updates the state constitution to ensure that an independent redistricting commission draws new maps for state and congressional districts every ten years following the federal census. The commission must submit its proposed maps and the necessary implementing laws to the legislature by mid-January, with specific rules requiring the legislature to vote on these plans without any amendments. If the legislature or the governor rejects the commission's plan, the bill outlines a process for the commission to submit a second plan or for individual legislative houses to create their own maps. These changes aim to standardize the timeline and procedure for redistricting, ensuring that district boundaries are updated regularly based on population data.
This bill asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially declare November 15-21, 2026, as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in New York. The resolution aims to raise public attention about food insecurity and lack of housing by aligning with a national observance that takes place just before Thanksgiving. It highlights statistics showing that millions of New Yorkers face hunger and that thousands experience homelessness daily. The measure does not change laws or allocate funding; it simply requests a formal proclamation to encourage community awareness and support for local service organizations.
