New York Bills

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 26, 2024

A 4060: Requires menstrual products in public colleges and universities

This bill mandates that all public colleges and universities in the state provide menstrual products free of charge in their restrooms. The law requires schools to stock these items in school buildings without charging students for them. It applies immediately to every public institution of higher education within the jurisdiction.

Amy Paulin (D) · 23 co-sponsors

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 26, 2024

A 5729: Requires certain insurers to provide coverage for tattooing performed by a physician as part of breast reconstruction surgery

Requires insurers to provide coverage for tattooing of the nipple-areolar complex pursuant to or as part of breast reconstruction surgery if such tattooing is performed by a physician or other health care practitioner working within their scope of practice.

signed · New York · Senate Aug 18, 2024

S 2852: Authorizes the direct intrastate and interstate shipment of alcoholic beverages

This bill authorizes the direct shipment of liquor, cider, mead, and braggot across state lines into New York, expanding on existing rules that already allow wine shipments. To participate, out-of-state distilleries must obtain a specific license from the state authority, pay an annual fee, and agree to ship no more than 36 cases per year to residents aged 21 or older for personal use only. The law requires strict compliance measures, including age verification at delivery, mandatory signatures, clear labeling on packages, and the payment of applicable state and local taxes. Additionally, out-of-state shippers must maintain detailed records for three years and consent to state jurisdiction for enforcement purposes.

James Skoufis (D) · 17 co-sponsors

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2024

S 7841: Authorizes Michael Kurtz, a part time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination

Authorizes Michael Kurtz, a part-time police officer, with the village of Warsaw police department to take the civil service examination and be eligible for appointment as a full time police officer for the village of Warsaw.

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2024

S 9339: Enacts the "New York utility corporation securitization act"

Enacts the "New York utility corporation securitization act"; allows electric corporations to petition the public service commission for authority to issue storm recovery bonds.

signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2024

S 9772: Authorizes Richard Lee Johnson to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer in the village of Canastota and be placed on the eligible list for employment as such

Authorizes Richard Lee Johnson to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer for the village of Canastota police department.

signed · New York · Senate Aug 9, 2024

S 7679: Designates a portion of the state highway system as the "Sgt Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway"

Designates a portion of state route 77 between Broadway Road and Sumner Road in the town of Darien, county of Genesee, as the "Sgt Terry James Garigen Memorial Highway".

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 9, 2024

A 5550: Designates the Montauk Point shoals as an important bird area, and directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to designate such area as part of the New York state bird conservation area program

Designates the Montauk Point shoals as an important bird area; directs the commissioner of environmental conservation to designate such area as part of the New York state bird conservation area program.

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 6, 2024

A 10357: Relates to the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York; repealer

Makes amendments to the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act of New York regarding definition of certain terms and enforcement provisions; specifies certain deceptive and fraudulent acts; relates to notification of violations; relates to preclearance of policies by the civil rights bureau or by a designated court; requires notification to the civil rights bureau of actions involving voting rights.

signed · New York · Senate Aug 6, 2024

S 9837: Relates to curing ballots

Requires the board of elections to provide a domestic postage paid return envelope which a voter may use to return a cure affirmation in paper form by mail; provides that a cure affirmation may be delivered in person, by mail or in electronic form as an attachment to an email.

signed · New York · Senate Aug 6, 2024

S 9763: Relates to when a referendum is required when a village has provided that village elections shall occur on the same day as the general election

This bill clarifies the process for holding referendums in New York villages that schedule their local elections to coincide with the state general election. It mandates that any local laws or resolutions requiring a mandatory referendum must follow the procedures outlined in the Municipal Home Rule Law. Additionally, it specifies that actions subject to a permissive referendum will require a petition-driven vote under the same legal framework. These changes apply directly to village boards of trustees and ensure that voter approval processes remain consistent even when election dates are combined.

signed · New York · Assembly Aug 6, 2024

A 3250: Relates to allowing pre-registered voters to apply for an absentee or early mail ballot

This bill allows people who have pre-registered to vote to apply for an absentee or early mail ballot once they turn eighteen. It clarifies that individuals who are pre-registered under current laws are considered qualified voters for these voting methods, provided they will be of legal voting age by election day. The change applies immediately to the state's election code and does not alter the requirements for who can vote, only when they can request specific voting options.

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