New York Bills

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10359: Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county

Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 2, 2026

A 10519: Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to siting major renewable energy facilities

Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to establish and/or amend rules and regulations pertaining to standards related to the siting, design, construction and operation of major renewable energy facilities; requires such rules and regulations to include information relating to farmland protection and application procedures; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9408: Relates to a prohibition on chatbot toys

This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, and distribution of chatbot toys within the state, directly affecting toy manufacturers, sellers, and distributors. It defines a chatbot toy as any children's toy that includes an artificial intelligence companion and bans all commercial activities related to these products. Enforcement is handled by the state attorney general, who can seek court orders to stop violations and impose civil penalties of up to fifteen thousand dollars per day without needing to prove that a specific person was harmed. The law includes a five-year expiration clause, meaning it would automatically end five years after it takes effect.

Topics ✗ Technology

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9389: Relates to base pilotage tariffs at Sandy Hook, Sands Point and Execution Rocks

This bill establishes new base pilotage tariff rates for vessels navigating through Sandy Hook, Sands Point, and Execution Rocks waters for the years 2028 through 2032. The legislation directly affects commercial shipping companies and maritime operators by setting specific pricing tiers based on pilotage units, with rates increasing annually from 2028 to 2032. The bill modifies existing navigation law provisions to replace current tariff structures with a schedule that adjusts fees according to vessel size and usage, with larger vessels facing proportionally higher charges. These changes apply to all vessels using pilotage services in the specified locations during the covered period and take effect immediately upon passage.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9367: Extends certain provisions of law relating to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage issued to certain small groups

This bill makes permanent certain insurance provisions related to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage for small groups that were previously set to expire. It removes the automatic repeal clause that would have ended these coverage rules after thirteen years, allowing them to continue indefinitely. The change directly affects small group insurance policies and the insurers who provide catastrophic or reinsurance coverage to these groups. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage and does not alter the core coverage requirements, only their duration.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9360: Prohibits sellers of ebikes, escooters, limited use motorcycles from selling to persons less than sixteen years of age and establishes penalties therefor

Prohibits sellers of bicycles with electric assist, electric scooters, and limited use motorcycles from selling to persons less than sixteen years of age; requires valid proof of age at the point of purchase; establishes penalties for violations of this requirement.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9489: Dedicates a portion of the state highway system to the Gorham Pageant of Bands

This bill dedicates a specific section of State Route 245 in Gorham, Ontario County, to the Gorham Pageant of Bands. The affected highway segment runs from County Road 18 to Goose Street and will feature signage identifying it as dedicated to the pageant. While the dedication is ceremonial, the official name of the highway will remain unchanged to prevent confusion and maintain commercial continuity. The commissioner of transportation is authorized to install and maintain appropriate signage reflecting this dedication.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9501: Relates to unauthorized rental car use

Amends provisions relating to unauthorized rental car use; authorizes a rental vehicle company to regain custody of a rental vehicle which is not returned at the end of the rental agreement including repossession.

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9502: Relates to benefits for the surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty

This bill establishes a property tax exemption for surviving spouses of firefighters killed in the line of duty. It allows local governments and school districts to exempt up to 50% of the assessed value of the surviving spouse's primary residence from real property taxes. The exemption applies specifically to firefighters who are members of the New York City Fire Department pension fund or the New York State Police and Fire Retirement System. Local legislative bodies retain the authority to reduce the percentage of exemption within their jurisdictions. The law takes effect on January 1st following its enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9539: Requires the department of health to create and issue a five-year plan with its proposals to best mitigate the persistence of lead in school water across the state

Requires the department of health, in consultation with the commissioner of education, to create and issue a five-year plan with proposals to best mitigate the persistence of lead in schools.

Topics ✓ Education

passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9356: Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police

Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; provides for employer pick-up of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the 25-year retirement programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9570: Relates to the prohibition of lending institutions issuing unsolicited mail-loan checks

Relates to the prohibition of lending institutions issuing mail-loan checks except in response to an affirmative request or application therefor; provides that any debt, interest, fee or other obligation arising from a mail-loan check issued in violation of this section shall be null and void and unenforceable.

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