New York Bills

died · New York · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 5843: Requires electronic filing of all lobbying filings

S 5843 requires all lobbying disclosures - such as statements and reports about lobbying activities - to be filed electronically through the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government's online system, replacing paper filings. This directly affects lobbyists, lobbying firms, and organizations that must submit these disclosures under existing law. The bill mandates the use of the Commission's designated online platform for all required filings, with no paper submissions permitted. It takes effect 30 days after enactment. As a procedural change to filing methods, it does not alter lobbying regulations or create new restrictions.

died · New York · Senate Mar 13, 2026

S 643: Establishes the youth justice innovation fund

Establishes the youth justice innovation fund to make funds available to community-based organizations for services and programs with the purpose of youth development and preventing youth arrest and incarceration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · New York · Assembly Mar 12, 2026

A 5031: Establishes standards for the closure of banking accounts in the state of New York

Establishes standards for the closure of bank accounts in the state of New York to include providing notice of closure and the return of funds to account owners.

died · New York · Assembly Mar 11, 2026

A 1865: Relates to the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants

Prohibits landlords from restricting the installation of appliances or fixtures by tenants; provides that the landlord is not compelled to change utilities or alter the unit for such installation; prohibits surcharge where tenant pays utilities directly to provider; requires a tenant restore appliances or fixtures to the condition they were prior to being installed or allowing such appliances or fixtures remain in the rental unit at no cost to the landlord; defines "appliances or fixtures".

Topics ✓ Housing

died · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 6734: Relates to the election of school board members after the number of members has been increased

Provides that elections to fill an increased number of seats on a school board will be conducted at the first annual meeting after the meeting during which number of seats was increased.

died · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 7117: Authorizes the correctional association to inspect residential juvenile detention facilities

S 7117 authorizes New York's Correctional Association to inspect all types of juvenile detention facilities - including secure, non-secure, and residential divisions - operated by the Office of Children and Family Services. The bill requires unannounced facility visits, review of incident reports, and immediate reporting of suspected abuse to relevant agencies. It also mandates annual public reports on facility conditions and establishes a confidential hotline for youth to report maltreatment, with Prisoners' Legal Services empowered to represent affected youth. The law directly affects juveniles in detention, facility operators, and oversight bodies, focusing on transparency and safety without altering facility operations or funding.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 6956: Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service

Relates to increasing the earnings limitation for positions of public service; increases the earnings limitation from $35,000 to $65,000 in 2027 and thereafter.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

Chris Ryan (D) · 24 co-sponsors

died · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 934: Requires warnings on generative artificial intelligence systems

Requires the owner, licensee or operator of a generative artificial intelligence system to conspicuously display a notice on the system's user interface that is reasonably calculated to consistently apprise the user that the outputs of the generative artificial intelligence system may be inaccurate.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 7868: Authorizes the village of Kings Point, town of North Hempstead, county of Nassau, to alienate and discontinue certain parklands

Authorizes the village of Kings Point, town of North Hempstead, county of Nassau, to alienate and discontinue certain parklands for the purpose of providing additional parking for the community center being built by the United Mashadi Jewish Community of America, and to replace such alienated parkland with a new, dedicated parkland.

died · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 4836: Increases the number of county court judges in Schenectady county

This bill would increase the number of county court judges in Schenectady County from one to two positions. It amends the judiciary law to reflect this change, requiring a new judge to be elected in the November 2025 general election and take office on January 1, 2026. The adjustment directly affects Schenectady County residents who use the county court system for legal matters and aims to address judicial workload capacity. The bill’s provisions are limited to structural changes in court staffing, with no additional funding or policy provisions described.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 1305: Relates to hospital care for mastectomy, lumpectomy, and lymph node dissection patients

Requires that general hospitals that provide mastectomy surgery, lymph node dissection or lumpectomy provide information to such patients concerning options for breast reconstruction.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

died · New York · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 2292: Enacts the whale awareness act

Enacts the whale awareness act directing the department of environmental conservation to establish recommendations and educational materials for reduction of marine mammal interactions.

Topics ✓ Environment

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