New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11635: Requires the disclosure of digitally altered images in an advertisement or other promotional material for the sale or lease of real property

Requires the disclosure of digitally altered images in an advertisement or other promotional material for the sale or lease of real property; requires the website posting to include the unaltered version of the image.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11661: Prohibits elected officials from collecting retirement while still in office when the retirement is earned from an elective public office

This bill prevents elected officials from receiving their retirement pension while they continue to serve in that same public office. It directly affects current and future state and local elected leaders who have already retired and are seeking to return to their previous roles. The law requires that any pension payments be paused for the duration of their new term, with the exception of specific minor positions like election inspectors or notaries. This rule applies immediately to all officials, regardless of when they were originally elected or when they retire.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11643: Establishes statewide substance abuse prevention and intervention services for all grade levels

Establishes statewide substance abuse prevention and intervention services for all grade levels; requires a tax on digital asset transactions to fund statewide substance abuse prevention and intervention services.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11653: Requires the refund of certain excess school taxes collected by school districts located within Rockland County resulting from erroneous tax levy increases

Requires the refund of certain excess school taxes collected by school districts located within Rockland County resulting from erroneous tax levy increases for the 2024--2025 school tax levy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11644: Requires contractors with the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services maintain an operating reserve

Requires contractors with the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services maintain an operating reserve to be used to address financial issues that occur during a contract year.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11656: Provides screening for Cytomegalovirus for persons who are pregnant

This bill requires health insurance policies that cover hospital, surgical, medical, or major medical services to include screening for Cytomegalovirus for pregnant individuals. It directly affects insurance companies by mandating that their plans provide this specific coverage starting January 1, 2027, for any policies issued, renewed, or modified on or after that date. The legislation ensures that pregnant people can access testing for this virus as part of their standard medical benefits without needing to pay extra out of pocket.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11624: Requires Medicaid coverage of applied behavior analysis therapy rendered during school hours

This bill requires Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis therapy provided during school hours for students in grades kindergarten through twelfth who have an autism spectrum disorder. The therapy must be delivered in public or non-public schools, and the specific definitions for the treatment and therapy will follow existing state insurance law. By adding this coverage to Medicaid, the legislation ensures that eligible students can access this support within their educational setting without additional out-of-pocket costs. The changes will take effect approximately 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11615: Relates to the validity of ballots

This bill amends New York's election law to clarify that a voter's ballot remains valid even if it is torn. Currently, the law states that defacing a ballot can render it void, but this legislation specifically removes the penalty for tearing a ballot while keeping restrictions on other forms of damage or markings. The change directly affects voters who may accidentally rip their ballots, ensuring their votes are still counted as long as the intent is clear. By updating the legal definition of ballot validity, the measure aims to prevent the accidental disqualification of ballots due to minor physical damage.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11614: Establishes the New York state take me home program within the division of criminal justice services

Establishes the New York state take me home program within the division of criminal justice services; directs the division of criminal justice services to create a secure, voluntary statewide emergency information registry to allow participants to provide information, before an emergency occurs, about individuals who may be at increased risk of wandering, becoming lost or having difficulty communicating during an emergency to assist first responders to locate and assist such individuals in the case of an emergency.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11645: Enacts the "just energy transition act"

Enacts the "just energy transition act"; requires a study of competitive options to facilitate the phase-out, replacement and redevelopment of New York state's oldest and most-polluting fossil fueled generation facilities and their sites by the year 2030.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11629: Prohibits the giveaway or exchange of live fish as prizes in games, drawing, contests, sweepstakes or promotions

This bill prohibits individuals and organizations from giving away or exchanging live fish as prizes in games, contests, sweepstakes, or other promotions. It creates an exception for live animals, including fish, when they are distributed as part of a state-sanctioned cooperative extension education or agricultural vocational program. The law will take effect ninety days after it is signed into law, allowing time for necessary rules to be established.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11657: Relates to self-direction funding adjustments for the office for people with developmental disabilities

Requires that all funding to the office for people with developmental disabilities reflect current economic conditions; establishes mandatory minimum funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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