New York Bills

passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

K 1290: Commending the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 upon the occasion of hosting its 57th Annual Flag Day Parade on June 13, 2026

This bill is a ceremonial resolution that formally commends the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge No. 161 for hosting its 57th Annual Flag Day Parade on June 13, 2026. The measure recognizes the lodge's contributions to the Saratoga Springs community and highlights the parade's participation by various local groups, including bands, scouts, and military organizations. It also acknowledges Bill Milby as the 2026 Grand Marshal and expresses appreciation for the lodge's ongoing community service and facilities. Ultimately, the bill serves as an official statement of support rather than creating new laws or policies.

Topics ✓ Veterans

passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

K 1288: Recognizing May 6, 2026, as a day of special tribute to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and its impact across New York State

This bill designates May 6, 2026, as a special tribute day to honor the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and its contributions to New York State. The resolution acknowledges the program's role in providing entrepreneurs with education, funding access, and support to grow their businesses and create jobs. On that specific date, participants from the program will meet at the State Capitol to share their experiences with policymakers. The measure directs the legislature to pause its work to recognize the event and sends copies of the resolution to relevant state officials and program leaders.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

K 1287: Congratulating the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team upon the occasion of winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship

This bill is a resolution that formally congratulates the Marlboro High School Boys Bowling Team and their coach for winning the 2026 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Division II State Championship. The measure specifically recognizes the team's 15-1 season record and their achievement of back-to-back state titles, while also honoring the individuals involved in the program's success. It does not create any new laws or change existing policies but serves solely as an official commendation from the legislative body. The resolution directs that a copy be sent to the team members, the head coach, and the athletic director.

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 9735: Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"

Enacts the "home utility weatherization jobs act"; requires each gas corporation, electric corporation, or combination gas or electric corporation to submit to the public service commission for review and approval at least one and up to ten neighborhood scale weatherization and electrification-ready projects.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed both · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 4127: Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid

Authorizes and directs the department of public service to conduct a study on the deployment of energy interconnection processes into the electrical grid to meet the state's renewable energy goals; directs the department of public service to submit a report on its findings one year after the effective date.

Topics ✓ Energy

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 319: Relates to educational leave for eligible incarcerated individuals

Provides that for the purposes of educational leave, an eligible incarcerated individual shall include an incarcerated individual who is within two years of being an eligible incarcerated individual.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 335: Relates to actions or practices that establish or maintain a monopoly, monopsony or restraint of trade, and authorizes a class action lawsuit in the state anti-trust law

Relates to actions or practices that establish or maintain a monopoly, monopsony or restraint of trade; authorizes a class action lawsuit in the state anti-trust law.

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 1551: Relates to prohibiting the release of consumption data

Prohibits the release of a consumer's electrical or gas consumption data to any police officer, or private, local, state or federal law enforcement entity without a judicial court-ordered subpoena, warrant or the consumer's written consent.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

passed · New York · Assembly May 6, 2026

A 8263: Relates to requiring training of police department and state police personnel on the protocols of the address confidentiality program

Requires the secretary of state to develop and mandate training of police department personnel and state police officers on the protocols of the address confidentiality program.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 4763: Ensures that parents and guardians of youth are notified when their child is arrested

Relates to the issuance of arrest warrants upon a youth who is still in high school; provides for the police officer to make a reasonable effort to notify the parent or other person legally responsible for the care of such youth or with whom the youth is domiciled that the youth has been arrested; provides that the police officer need not notify the parent or other person legally responsible when such youth is not also a juvenile offender and the notification would endanger the health and safety of such youth; amends provisions relating to sexually exploited children to include persons under the age of nineteen.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

passed both · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 896: Relates to the establishment of local comprehensive emergency management plans

Requires the inclusion of local and municipal animal shelters, any duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals and veterinary services when establishing local comprehensive emergency management plans; requires that information to the public include the communication accommodation needs of persons with vision or hearing impairments and information on which temporary housing and other necessary facilities are designated as animal-friendly.

passed · New York · Senate May 6, 2026

S 3741: Modifies the requirements for financial disclosures for certain state and legislative officials, officers and employees

Bill S 3741 modifies the financial disclosure requirements for certain state and legislative officials, officers, and employees who work as professionals like lawyers, real estate brokers, or lobbyists. It updates rules for reporting income from their private practices. The bill requires these individuals to provide more detailed descriptions of the services they render and the principal subject areas of matters undertaken. It also lowers the financial threshold to $10,000 for disclosing clients or customers from whom they or their firm earned fees related to state contracts, grants, or matters before a state agency.

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