New York Bills

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11411: Enacts the New York travel insurance act

Enacts the "New York travel insurance act" regulating the licensing and registration of limited lines travel insurance producers and travel retailers, and the sale and marketing of travel insurance and related products.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 10601: Provides an exemption from certain requirements for a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

This bill modifies New York's alcoholic beverage control law to allow a specific retail liquor license in Walden, Orange County, even though the location is within 200 feet of a place of worship. The legislation creates an exemption to standard distance restrictions for a single premises at 79 West Main Street, provided the establishment sells food or beverages for on-site consumption. By adding a new paragraph to the state law, the bill authorizes the licensing authority to issue a permit for this specific site despite its proximity to a church, synagogue, or similar religious building. The change applies only to this one location and takes effect immediately upon passage.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11530: Prohibits members of the military or armed government presence from interfering with elections

Prohibits members of the military or armed government presence at polls from interfering with elections; provides for civil enforcement of such prohibitions.

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 11296: Permits the Vestal Central School District to create an insurance reserve fund

This bill allows the Vestal Central School District to establish an insurance reserve fund to help cover specific insurance claims and legal judgments. The legislation amends state law to explicitly include this school district alongside other existing districts that are permitted to create such funds. Under the new rules, the district can use money from the reserve to pay for losses related to risks where insurance is required, provided it does not already have a separate reserve for those same risks. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, giving the school board the authority to set up the fund and begin managing it according to state guidelines.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9685: Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza

Requires the council on arts to make recommendations on the renaming of the agency buildings located at the empire state plaza; requires the governor to choose the new agency building names within 60 days after the council's recommendation.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9704: Enacts the "no toxics tent act"

Relates to the definition of portable temporary shelters for the purposes of prohibitions on the manufacture or sale of products containing highly flammable materials.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9746: Clarifies who may sue an insurer for violations related to misrepresentations, misleading statements and incomplete comparisons

Clarifies that residents of the state and any policyholder, contract holder, certificate holder, or beneficiary of a policy, contract, or certificate of life, accident and health insurance may sue an insurer for violations related to misrepresentations, misleading statements and incomplete comparisons.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9759: Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants

Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9877: Extends the time for New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments

Extends certain provisions relating to authorizing New York city marshals to exercise the same functions, powers and duties as sheriffs with respect to the execution of money judgments of the supreme and family courts of the city of New York; extends certain provisions of law relating to requiring New York city marshals to post and electronically file notices of eviction.

passed · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10957: Establishes a narcolepsy and sleep disorder education and awareness program

Establishes a narcolepsy and sleep disorder education and awareness program to reduce stigma and promote screening, diagnosis, and management through evidence-based treatment and medication for narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10987: Imposes standards for certain examination services

This bill establishes new standards for the written examinations that individuals must pass to become licensed insurance agents or sub-licensees. It requires the state superintendent to set the times and locations for these tests and mandates that organizations contracted to administer them follow guidelines from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, unless the superintendent adopts different rules. Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee covering the actual administrative costs of the exam, and the superintendent may accept results from previous equivalent tests instead of requiring a new one. The law applies immediately to all examinations conducted on or after its effective date.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 3, 2026

S 9832: Imposes standards for certain examination services

This bill sets standards for the written exams that individuals must pass to obtain an insurance agent license. It mandates that testing organizations follow guidelines from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, unless state officials choose different rules. Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable fee covering the administrative costs of the exam, and the state may accept results from prior equivalent tests. These rules apply to all examinations conducted on or after the effective date.

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