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All 123,263 Active 83 In committee 104,663 Passed 28,256 Signed 5,852 Failed 5,069

signed · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 10001: Provides for a license to sell liquor at retail for consumption on certain premises

This bill grants a specific retail license to sell liquor for on-premises consumption at a property located at 22 N Main Street in the village of Florida, Orange County. The legislation authorizes the licensing authority to issue this permit despite the location being within 200 feet of a school or place of worship, provided the premises also sell food or beverages. The act precisely defines the property boundaries and associated rights of way for the licensed establishment. It becomes effective immediately upon passage.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 10518: Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital

Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by Albany Memorial Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, and St. Peter's Hospital when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 10525: Provides an exemption for a portion of a certain parcel of land from selling alcohol within a certain distance from a church

Provides an exemption for a certain parcel of land in Manhattan from selling alcohol within a certain distance from a church; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 10328: Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center and Northeast Medical Center

Grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center and Northeast Medical Center when acting pursuant to their special duties on the grounds or premises owned, controlled or administered by any such hospital or any of its subsidiaries.

signed · New York · Senate Jul 24, 2026

S 8690: Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church

Exempts certain property from the prohibition of alcohol sales within a certain distance from a church for a certain premises located in the county of New York.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 8235: Designates dog control officers of the village of Holley, named by the village board as constables, as peace officers

This bill designates Holley village's dog control officers (named as constables by the village board) as peace officers for enforcing dog control laws under New York's Agriculture and Markets Law. It specifically allows these officers to issue appearance tickets for violations and enforce article twenty-six of the Agriculture and Markets Law. The bill clarifies that this designation does not authorize officers to carry firearms without the required license under penal law. It directly affects Holley's local dog control enforcement personnel, expanding their legal authority for specific duties.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 7345: Grants peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Highland Hospital

Grants peace officer status to certain security officers employed by Highland Hospital; provides such peace officers are not authorized to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 2020: Grants peace officer status to uniformed court officers in the town of Montgomery

This bill grants peace officer status specifically to uniformed court officers employed by the town of Montgomery's local court. It directly affects those officers by legally recognizing their authority to perform peace officer duties within Montgomery's town court. The key provision amends the criminal procedure law to establish this status, while explicitly stating these officers cannot carry firearms without a separate license under penal law. This is a narrow, localized change affecting only Montgomery's town court officers, with no broader policy implications.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 3987: Designates security officers for the village court of the village of Pleasantville as peace officers

This bill designates security officers working at Pleasantville's village court as peace officers with limited authority. These officers can only exercise specific powers listed in state law (such as maintaining order during court proceedings) and must complete required police training if not already certified. The bill clarifies they cannot carry firearms without proper licensing under existing law. It directly affects Pleasantville's village court security staff, expanding their legal authority for court security duties.

signed · New York · Assembly Jul 24, 2026

A 3988: Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status

Grants security officers serving at the village of Ardsley village court peace officer status; provides that such officers shall complete training if they are not otherwise police officers or peace officers.

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 22, 2026

S 10665: Enacts the "Social Worker Initiative for Faster Testing (SWIFT) act"

Enacts the "Social Worker Initiative for Faster Testing (SWIFT) act"; provides that with respect to the examination requirement for licensure as a master social worker, an applicant pursuing a master's of social work degree who is enrolled in the final semester of a program registered by the department of education or an educational program accredited or in candidacy for accreditation by the council on social work education shall be eligible to take the master's level examination.

in committee · New York · Senate Jul 17, 2026

S 10664: Relates to establishing a purple alert program to assist in the location and safe recovery of missing vulnerable persons

Directs the division of state police to establish and administer a purple alert program to assist in the location and safe recovery of missing vulnerable persons.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice