New York Bills

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11633: Relates to handicapped parking permits for persons seventy-five years old and older

Allows persons who were issued a temporary special vehicle identification parking permit to renew such permit without providing an updated medical certification or additional medical documents if such person is 75 years or older.

in committee · New York · Assembly Jul 29, 2026

A 11650: Allows voters not enrolled in a political party to designate and vote in the primary election of a political party

Provides that at a primary election, a voter who is not enrolled in a political party may designate the ballot of one political party qualified to participate in such election and shall be provided with and permitted to vote only in the primary election of the political party so designated; excludes presidential primary elections.

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 27, 2026

S 10670: Enacts Joycelynn's Law

Joycelynn's Law creates two new criminal offenses to address severe cases of child endangerment by parents or guardians. The first offense, aggravated endangering the welfare of a child, applies when an adult with criminal negligence causes serious harm or significant risk to a minor under seventeen, such as through failure to provide basic needs or excessive punishment. The second offense, aggravated endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, is charged when the initial negligent act leads to the death of the child. Both charges are classified as felonies, with the death-related charge being the most severe, and the law clarifies that these new charges do not prevent prosecutors from using other existing charges if the circumstances warrant them.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 10666: Designates the Nature Center at Rockland Lake State Park as the "Lauren Shields Nature Center"

This bill designates the Nature Center at Rockland Lake State Park as the "Lauren Shields Nature Center" in honor of organ donation advocate Lauren Shields. It requires the state parks commissioner to install and maintain signage identifying the center with this dedication and to include information about organ donation on the signs. The legislation clarifies that while the center will be ceremonially dedicated to Shields, its official name will not change to avoid confusion. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 10667: Establishes a presumption that certain refunds received by public utility companies and municipalities shall be passed on to ratepayers

Establishes a presumption that certain refunds received by public utility companies and municipalities shall be passed on to ratepayers through bill credits, direct refunds, reductions in future rates, or other methods that provide a direct and equitable benefit to affected ratepayers.

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 10669: Establishes the indigenous black carbon recovery and clean energy manufacturing pilot program in the capital district and adjoining regions; appropriation

This bill creates a pilot program in New York's capital district and surrounding areas to capture black carbon pollution and repurpose it for manufacturing advanced solar technologies. The initiative requires the state to partner with Indigenous Nations, giving them significant roles in decision-making, site selection, and ownership of projects. It includes funding for cleaning up contaminated sites, building local solar manufacturing facilities, and installing solar systems on various lands while prioritizing disadvantaged communities. A $50 million appropriation is provided to cover the costs of this program, which will be evaluated after five years to determine if it should be expanded statewide.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 10668: Establishes the indigenous clean biofuel innovation and resource partnership pilot program to develop and deploy low-carbon bio-blended fuels in alignment with the state's clean fuel standards; appropriation

Establishes the indigenous clean biofuel innovation and resource partnership pilot program to develop and deploy low-carbon bio-blended fuels in alignment with the state's clean fuel standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 11540: Relates to an exemption for certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a school

This bill creates a specific exception to the rule that generally prohibits selling alcohol within 200 feet of schools, churches, or places of worship. It allows the alcohol authority to issue restaurant licenses for properties located entirely within a defined block in Manhattan's Irving Place area, despite its proximity to a school. The law applies only to restaurants operating strictly inside this designated boundary and takes effect immediately upon passage.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 11348: Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

Allows the state liquor authority to issue a retail license for on-premises consumption for a premises which shall be located within two hundred feet of a building occupied as a school, church, synagogue or other place of worship.

signed · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 10528: Relates to a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

This bill allows the state to issue a retail liquor license for on-premises consumption at a specific location in the Village of Catskill, Greene County. The proposed venue is situated within 200 feet of a school, church, synagogue, or other place of worship, which is currently restricted by existing alcohol control laws. The legislation defines the exact property boundaries using legal descriptions and deed references to identify the eligible premises. If passed, the change would take effect immediately, permitting the sale of alcohol for consumption on-site at this particular establishment.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 11472: Exempts certain property in the village of Lake Placid from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church

Exempts certain property in the village of Lake Placid, town of North Elba, from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 11457: Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a place of worship

Exempts certain property within Manhattan in the city of New York from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance of a building occupied exclusively as a school or place of worship.

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