New York Bills

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 10604: Provides additional protection to judges and their family members under the Judicial Security Act

Provides additional protection to judges and their family members under the Judicial Security Act; expands protection to domestic partners and adult children; relates to records to be kept private; relates to the continuation of the prohibition against the public disclosure of personal information; authorizes the chief administrator of the courts to develop procedures necessary to prevent the disclosure of personal information in the possession of the unified court system.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9652: Relates to artist preferences in housing

Relates to artist preferences in housing; provides that giving occupancy preference to individuals who are involved in artistic activities is not an unlawful discriminatory practice provided that such preference is implemented or authorized by an agency or the state of New York.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9716: Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members

Provides for including siblings of parents and children of siblings in the definition of "family member" in relation to regulations pertaining to rights of family members to succeed in certain cases to the rights of certain tenants.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9824: Allows certain minor defendants to utilize electronic appearances

This bill allows minors under 18 to participate in certain court arraignments via electronic appearance instead of appearing in person. It permits this under specific conditions, such as when the minor is hospitalized, facing extreme weather, requesting the option with a guarantee of non-monetary release, or when no Youth Part judge is available. For electronic appearances involving minors, the court must determine that the virtual format serves the child's best interests and that physical attendance would unnecessarily disrupt important activities like school or medical treatment. The law also requires that all parties, including the prosecutor and the minor's legal advisor, consent to the electronic process on the record.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10885: Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

This bill creates a real property tax exemption for the primary residences of surviving spouses of firefighters who died in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to automatically exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of these homes from taxation, though they retain the option to reduce this percentage if they choose. The law defines eligible firefighters broadly to include paid members of various fire departments and extends the benefit to properties held in trust or by cooperative apartment corporations, while excluding certain types of housing. Additionally, the bill requires the state to develop and publish a list of documents that prove eligibility for this tax relief.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10903: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of New Rochelle

This bill authorizes the city of New Rochelle to run a demonstration program using cameras to monitor vehicle speeds in school zones. Under the new rules, vehicle owners could be held financially responsible if the driver exceeds posted speed limits during specific times, such as school hours and student activities. The program would allow the city to install photo enforcement systems in up to three zones at once, provided the equipment passes regular tests and calibration checks. Additionally, the bill mandates that images captured by these cameras must not identify drivers or passengers and limits how long the photos can be kept. The authorization for this demonstration program would automatically end on December 31, 2031.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10897: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to Lieutenant Pietro Viviano

This bill designates a specific stretch of the Saw Mill River Parkway in New Castle, Westchester County, as a tribute to Lieutenant Pietro Viviano. The legislation requires the state to install signs identifying this section as a "Highway Dedicated to Lieutenant Pietro Viviano," but it explicitly states that the official name of the road will not change. The dedication is described as ceremonial in nature, ensuring that the change does not disrupt commerce or confuse drivers.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10883: Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, which was a tributary of Newtown Creek

Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain lands now or formerly under the waters of Whale Creek otherwise known as Wyckoff Creek, and formerly a tributary of Newtown Creek.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9869: Establishes a task force to study aging in place in mental health housing

This bill creates a temporary task force within the Office of Mental Health to study how to help residents of community-based mental health housing programs age in place. The nine-member group will investigate barriers to care, propose policy changes to improve access to medical services, ensure housing compliance with disability laws, and develop training for staff. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within twelve months, after which the bill and the group will automatically expire.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Housing

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9919: Authorizes the town clerk of the town of Bethany, county of Genesee, to be nonresidents of such town

This bill allows the town clerk of Bethany, a town in Genesee County, to live outside of the town's borders. While town clerks in other New York towns must be local voters, this law permits the Bethany clerk to reside in an adjacent town or village within the same county. The change modifies existing state laws that normally require local residency for this specific office, taking effect immediately upon passage.

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9960: Establishes the crime of benefiting from a labor trafficking venture, benefiting from a sex trafficking venture; creates a civil action relating thereto; and revives certain civil actions relating thereto

Establishes the crimes of benefiting from a labor trafficking venture, benefiting from a sex trafficking venture and aggravated benefiting from a sex trafficking venture; establishes civil action for victims of benefiting from a trafficking venture; revives such actions otherwise barred by the existing statute of limitations, grants trial preference to such actions; directs the chief administrator of the courts to promulgate rules for the timely adjudication of certain revived actions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9962: Enacts the NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act

Enacts the "NYS ratepayer protection nuclear moratorium act" under which certain state funds and subsidies are prohibited from being expended for new, reopened or rebuilt closed nuclear power facilities and related entities; creates a nuclear assessment task force.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Energy ✗ Environment

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